ACINIFORM

Etymology

Adjective

aciniform (comparative more aciniform, superlative most aciniform)

Having the form of a cluster of grapes; clustered like grapes.

Full of small kernels like a grape.

Noun

aciniform (plural aciniforms)

A type of spinneret of a spider formed of spherical particles

Source: Wiktionary


A*cin"i*form, a. Etym: [L. acinus a grape, grapestone + -form: cf. F. acinoforme.]

1. Having the form of a cluster of grapes; clustered like grapes.

2. Full of small kernels like a grape.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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