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LENTIFORM
biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform
(adjective) convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lentiform (comparative more lentiform, superlative most lentiform)
Shaped like a lens.
Synonyms
• lenticular
Source: Wiktionary
Len"ti*form, a. Etym: [L. lens, lentis, lentil + -form: cf. F. lentifarme,]
Definition: Lenticular.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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