lyriform
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of lyriform
From the French word lyriforme, dating back to 1855–60. See lyre, -i-, -form
Example Sentences
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One of the most sensitive vibration sensors in the natural world is the lyriform organ, located in the legs of many spiders.
From New York Times
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