English Explanatory Dictionary

falciform

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sickle-shaped.

Pronunciation

fălʹsĭfôrm /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈfɒl.sɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ en-us-falciform.ogg

Word forms

falciform more falciform most falciform

Etymology

From Latin falx (“sickle”, stem falc-) + -iform (“-shaped”).

Related words

falcade falcated falcate falcation case of falchions double falchion single falchion falchion falciferous falciparum Grand Falconer Great Falconer falconer falconet falcon-eyed falcon-face falcon-fisher falcon-flight falcon-guise falconish falcon-like falcon-nest falcon shot falcon falcon-gentle falconine falconry falculate

Derived words

falciform cartilage falciformity falciform ligament falciform process subfalciform
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