pyriform

[ pir-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. pear-shaped.

pyriform

/ ˈpɪrɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. (esp of organs of the body) pear-shaped

Other Words From

• pseudo·pyri·form adjective
• sub·pyri·form adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyriform¹

1695–1705; < New Latin pyriformis pear-shaped, equivalent to pyri- (for piri-; Latin pir ( um ) pear + -i- -i- ) + -formis -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyriform¹

C18: from New Latin pyriformis, from pyri-, erroneously from Latin pirum pear + -formis -form

Example Sentences

They found themselves yoked to an equation that couldn’t accurately describe pyriform, or conical, eggs.

From Science News

The female lays four excessively large pyriform eggs, about three inches long.

From Project Gutenberg

It is somewhat pyriform in shape, the narrower end corresponding with the future posterior end of the embryo.

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This, though variable, is yet generally so far pyriform as to show distinct contraction toward the stipe.

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Thus on the lower surface of a log raised a little distance from the earth the thalium is often pyriform.

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The egg of the Emperor is white, pyriform in shape, and weighs just under 1 lb.

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Related Words

• trilateral