"lecythiform" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more lecythiform [comparative], most lecythiform [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λήκυθος (lḗkuthos, “oil flask or bottle”) + -form (“having the shape of”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|λήκυθος||oil flask or bottle}} Ancient Greek λήκυθος (lḗkuthos, “oil flask or bottle”), {{m|en|-form||having the shape of}} -form (“having the shape of”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} lecythiform (comparative more lecythiform, superlative most lecythiform)
  1. (biology, mycology) shaped like a bowling pin, a flask, or a bottle. Categories (topical): Biology, Mycology
    Sense id: en-lecythiform-en-adj-ELKZMvSM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: biology, mycology, natural-sciences

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