pyriform
Origin of pyriform
1Other words from pyriform
- pseu·do·pyr·i·form, adjective
- sub·pyr·i·form, adjective
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How to use pyriform in a sentence
The eggs vary in shape from subpyriform to ovate pyriform, are slightly glossy and are very fragile.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentThey vary in shape from ovate pyriform to subpyriform and have a slight gloss.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentIn shape they vary from ovate pyriform to subpyriform; some are quite rounded and others are decidedly pointed.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentThey vary in shape from ovate pyriform (the usual shape) to subpyriform, and they have only a slight gloss.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentThe six eggs in the Thayer collection are subpyriform in shape and have a slight gloss.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland Bent
British Dictionary definitions for pyriform
/ (ˈpɪrɪˌfɔːm) /
(esp of organs of the body) pear-shaped
Origin of pyriform
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