English Explanatory Dictionary

arietiform

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the shape of a ram's head or of the astrological symbol of Aries, ⟨♈︎⟩.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛəɹiˈɛtɪfɔːm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arietiform.wav /ˌɛɹiˈɛtɪfɔɹm/

Word forms

arietiform

Etymology

From Latin arietis (the genitive singular of ariēs (“a ram”)) + English -form (suffix meaning ‘having the shape or form of’). Ariēs is derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₁r-i-(e)t- (“a certain domestic animal”).

Synonyms

ypsiliform

Related words

Aries arietate arietation arietine crioconic
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