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POCULIFORM
Etymology
Adjective
poculiform (comparative more poculiform, superlative most poculiform)
Having the shape of a goblet or drinking cup.
Noun
poculiform (plural poculiforms)
A variety of snowdrop with petals of the same length.
Source: Wiktionary
Poc"u*li*form, a. Etym: [L. poculum a cup + -form: cf. F. poculiforme.]
Definition: Having the shape of a goblet or drinking cup.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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