falciform

[ fal-suh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. sickle-shaped; falcate.

Other Words From

• sub·falci·form adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of falciform¹

1760–70; < Latin falci- (stem of falx ) sickle + -form

Example Sentences

There was a certain grandeur about his great, dark visage, his falciform nose and meaty jowls as he stood there.

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A double falciform ejection of water vapour from under the kettlelid at both sides simultaneously.

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The second, from Paul, shows that the blade was falciform and was operated in the manner I have stated.

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There is no trace of the Mongolian falciform fold, and the transverse axis is perfectly horizontal.

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The attachment of the falciform ligament is continued down it.

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