balanoid

[bal-uh-noid]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

shaped like an acorn.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of balanoid¹

1865–70; < Greek balanoeidḗs, equivalent to bálan ( os ) acorn + -oeidēs -oid

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Associated words: balaniferous, balanoid, cupule, cupuliferous, quercite, racahout. acquaint, v. familiarize, inform, tell, apprise, notify. acquaintance, n. familiarity; kith.