amygdaliform

American

[uh-mig-duh-luh-fawrm] / əˈmɪg də ləˌfɔrm /

adjective

almond-shaped.

Etymology

Origin of amygdaliform

< Latin amygdal ( a ) almond + -i- + -form

Example Sentences

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To this the indolence of the inhabitants is a greater obstacle than the rapidity with which the oil becomes rancid in the amygdaliform seeds.

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