reniform
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of reniform
From the New Latin word rēniformis, dating back to 1745–50. See reni-, -form
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The orbicular and reniform spots are large, and paler than the ground colour; and several zigzag or scalloped lines, more or less distinct, cross the wings transversely.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
The reniform spot is pale, the orbicular spot less distinct, and between the two there is generally a rhomboidal dark spot.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
All its wings are very deep brown; the front pair has a darker band containing the orbicular and reniform spots, and the hind pair a lighter band across the middle.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
P. 4-5 cm. obovate or reniform, rather convex, glabrous, greyish or tan; g. plano-decur. simple, albo-livid; s. round, very short, downy; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
It lies beyond the orbicular spot, and is usually somewhat kidney-shaped, and is consequently named the reniform.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
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