"vulpiform" meaning in All languages combined

See vulpiform on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more vulpiform [comparative], most vulpiform [superlative]
Etymology: vulp + -iform Etymology templates: {{af|en|vulpes#Latin|-iform|alt1=vulp}} vulp + -iform Head templates: {{en-adj}} vulpiform (comparative more vulpiform, superlative most vulpiform)
  1. Having the shape of a fox.

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