villiform

[ vil-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

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.

villiform

/ ˈvɪlɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. having the form of a villus or a series of villi

Word History and Origins

Origin of villiform¹

From the New Latin word villiformis, dating back to 1840–50. See villus, -i-, -form

Word History and Origins

Origin of villiform¹

C19: from New Latin villiformis, from Latin villus shaggy hair + -form

Example Sentences

The teeth are disposed on the jaws in rather broad villiform bands, the individual teeth being setaceous and erect.

From Project Gutenberg

The jaws, vomer, palatines, and upper and lower pharyngeals are armed with bands of small villiform teeth.

From Project Gutenberg

The most usual type of teeth among fishes is that of villiform bands.

From Project Gutenberg