acinaciform

[ as-uh-nas-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. scimitar-shaped, as a leaf.

acinaciform

/ ˌæsɪˈnæsɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. (of leaves) shaped like a scimitar; curved

Word History and Origins

Origin of acinaciform¹

1765–75; < Latin acīnac- (stem of acīnacēs < Greek akinákēs short sword) + -i- + -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of acinaciform¹

C19: via Latin acīnacēs, from Greek akinakēs short sword, ultimately from Iranian + -form

Example Sentences

ScimeterÐshaped; as, an acinaciform leaf.

From Project Gutenberg

Acinaciform, scimitar-shaped, like some bean-pods.

From Project Gutenberg