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baculiform

[ buh-kyoo-luh-fawrm, bak-yuh- ]

adjective

, Biology.
  1. having the shape of a rod; rod-shaped.

baculiform

/ ˈbækjuː-; bəˈkjuːlɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. biology shaped like a rod

    baculiform fungal spores

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Word History and Origins

Origin of baculiform1

< Latin bacul ( um ) walking stick, staff + -i- + -form

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Word History and Origins

Origin of baculiform1

C19: from baculi- , from Latin baculum walking stick + - form

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