English Explanatory Dictionary

piriform

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative form of pyriform.
noun
  1. Alternative form of pyriform.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪ.ɹɪ.fɔːm/ /ˈpɪɹ.əˌfɔɹm/

Word forms

piriform piriforms

Etymology

Borrowing from New Latin pirifōrmis, from pirum (“a pear”) + -fōrmis (“-form, -shaped”, adjectival suffix). Doublet of piriformis.

Derived words

amygdalopiriform endopiriform piriform aperture piriform fossa piriform recess piriform sinus prepiriform
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