CIRRIFORM

Etymology

Adjective

cirriform (comparative more cirriform, superlative most cirriform)

(biology, zoology) Formed like a cirrus or tendril.

Source: Wiktionary


Cir"ri*form, a. Etym: [Cirrus + -form.] (Biol.)

Definition: Formed like a cirrus or tendril; -- said of appendages of both animals and plants.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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