villiform

villiform
/vil"euh fawrm'/, adj.
1. having the form of a villus.
2. shaped and set so as to resemble the pile of velvet, as the teeth of certain fishes.
[1840-50; < NL villiformis. See VILLUS, -I-, -FORM]

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  • villiform — of the form or shape of velvet Shapes and Resemblance …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • villiform — vil·li·form …   English syllables

  • villiform — vil•li•form [[t]ˈvɪl əˌfɔrm[/t]] adj. bio frm having the form of or resembling villi • Etymology: 1840–50; < NL villiformis. See villus, i , form …   From formal English to slang

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