lyriform

[ lahy-ruh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. shaped like a lyre.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lyriform¹

From the French word lyriforme, dating back to 1855–60. See lyre, -i-, -form

Example Sentences

One of the most sensitive vibration sensors in the natural world is the lyriform organ, located in the legs of many spiders.

From New York Times