stelliform

[ stel-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. star-shaped.

stelliform

/ ˈstɛlɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. star-shaped

Word History and Origins

Origin of stelliform¹

1790–1800; stelli- ( stelliferous ) + -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of stelliform¹

C18: from New Latin stelliformis, from Latin stella star + forma shape

Example Sentences

Buildings, entrances, everything visible—all replicated, reiterated, repeated infinite variations in the one theme, that of the septenate stelliform.

From Project Gutenberg

“For instance: the way you spelled stelliform to-night and won a prize for it.”

From Project Gutenberg

“Stelliform, the shape of a star,” submitted the teacher.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• glittering
• luminous
• sparkling
• stellar