"acinaciform" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From New Latin acīnacifōrmis, from acinaces (“short sword”) + -form. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|NL.|acīnacifōrmis}} New Latin acīnacifōrmis, {{suffix|en||form}} + -form Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} acinaciform (not comparable)
  1. (botany) Shaped like a scimitar. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany Translations (shaped like a scimitar): acinaciforme (French), acinaciformis (Latin)
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