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View synonyms for pyriform

pyriform

[ pir-uh-fawrm ]

adjective



pyriform

/ ˈpɪrɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

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

  • pseudo·pyri·form adjective
  • sub·pyri·form adjective
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pyriform1

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

The adhesive patch is made of parallel threads of a coil-shaped silk protein called pyriform silk; fibres made from this protein are highly elastic, like a rubber band.

From Nature

The pyriform silk is coated with a sticky protein solution.

From Nature

Seeds pyriform, with beak-like base.—Plants climbing by the coiling of naked-tipped tendrils.

Small species with a beakless, more or less round or pyriform perigynium, which is commonly glaucous; terminal spike androgynous or all staminate; stigmas mostly 2.—Sp.

Calyptra included, pyriform or oblong.

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