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aliform

American  
[al-uh-fawrm, ey-luh-] / ˈæl əˌfɔrm, ˈeɪ lə- /

adjective

  1. wing-shaped; wing-like; alar.

aliform British  
/ ˈeɪlɪ-, ˈælɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. wing-shaped; alar

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Etymology

Origin of aliform

First recorded in 1830–40; al(a) + -i- + -form

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