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ar⋅ci⋅form

[ahr-suh-fawrm]
–adjective
resembling an arch in appearance.

Origin:
1830–40; < L arci- (comb. form of arcus bow; see arc ) + -form
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ar·ci·form   (är'sə-fôrm')   
adj.  Formed in the shape of an arc.

[Latin arci- (from arcus, bow) + -form.]
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Main Entry: ar·ci·form
Pronunciation: 'är-s&-"form
Function: adjective
: having the form of an arch arciform configurations>
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arciform ar·ci·form (är'sə-fôrm')
adj.
Arcuate.

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