baculiform

[ buh-kyoo-luh-fawrm, bak-yuh- ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. having the shape of a rod; rod-shaped.

baculiform

/ ˈbækjuː-; bəˈkjuːlɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. biology shaped like a rod

   baculiform fungal spores

Word History and Origins

Origin of baculiform¹

< Latin bacul ( um ) walking stick, staff + -i- + -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of baculiform¹

C19: from baculi- , from Latin baculum walking stick + - form