cordiform

[ kawr-duh-fawrm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

cordiform

/ ˈkɔːdɪˌfɔːm /

1820–30; < Latin cordi- (stem of cor ) heart + -form

C19: from Latin cor heart

Yet none have ever been observed of a heart-shape (cordiform).

A comparison with the Orontius Finaeus double cordiform map of the year 1531 is interesting.

Tongue cordiform, deeply notched posteriorly, barely free behind.

Tongue broadly cordiform, notched posteriorly, barely free behind.

The tongue is emarginate in 12 specimens and cordiform in all others.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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