lamelliform

[ luh-mel-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

1. shaped like a lamella; platelike; scalelike.

lamelliform

/ ləˈmɛlɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. shaped like a lamella; platelike

   lamelliform antennae

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamelliform¹

First recorded in 1810–20; lamelli- + -form

Example Sentences

A little islet, off Dighton Cove, is composed of granite, of a lamelliform structure.

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Mr. Graves brought me a specimen of lamelliform granite attached to a mass of greenstone.

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The outer lip is thickened, and has lamelliform teeth within.

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Lamelliform: Lamellate in structure; disposed in leaf-like layers.

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The lip is thickened and reflexed, with prominent lamelliform teeth which continue as internal ribs.

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