ARCIFORM

arced, arched, arching, arciform, arcuate, bowed

(adjective) forming or resembling an arch; “an arched ceiling”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

arciform (comparative more arciform, superlative most arciform)

Having the form of a bow (weapon)

Source: Wiktionary


Ar"ci*form, a. Etym: [L. arcus bow + -form.]

Definition: Having the form of an arch; curved.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 December 2024

CHRONIC

(adjective) being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; “chronic indigestion”; “a chronic shortage of funds”; “a chronic invalid”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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