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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