funnelform

[ fuhn-l-fawrm ]

adjective

1. shaped like a funnel, as the corolla of the morning-glory; infundibuliform.

Word History and Origins

Origin of funnelform¹

First recorded in 1820–30; funnel + -form

Example Sentences

Plantaginaceæ, 422 Herbs; corolla rotate, or somewhat funnelform, and slightly irregular.

From Project Gutenberg

Funnelform, or funnel-shaped, expanding gradually upwards into an open mouth, like a funnel or tunnel, 90.

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Funnelform corolla of a common Morning Glory, detached from its polysepalous calyx.

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Changed "Funnel-form" to "Funnelform" on page 90: "Funnel-shaped, or Funnelform."

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Calyx inferior, funnelform, with 4–5 sepals as long as the corolla.

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