moniliform

[ moh-nil-uh-fawrm ]

/ moʊˈnɪl əˌfɔrm /

adjective

Botany, Zoology. consisting of or characterized by a series of beadlike swellings alternating with contractions, as certain roots or stems.

resembling a string of beads in shape.

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Origin of moniliform

1795–1805; < Latin monīli- (stem of monīle necklace) + -form

OTHER WORDS FROM moniliform

mo·nil·i·form·ly, adverb

Words nearby moniliform

moniker, monilethrix, monilia, monilial, moniliasis, moniliform, moniliform hair, moniliformis, moniliid, monish, monism

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Example sentences from the Web for moniliform

He has never seen them adhere in moniliform chains nor massed as zoogla.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
The cells composing the whorled filaments are beaded or moniliform, and are prolonged into colourless hair-like points.
An Elementary Text-book of the Microscope|John William Griffith
Moniliform, necklace-shaped; a cylindrical body contracted at intervals.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray
That of Sphinx Iatroph L. appears to be jointed, at least it is moniliform.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)|William Kirby

Tortulose-us: hump-backed; a surface with a few large elevations: beaded; moniliform.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for moniliform

moniliform

/ (mɒˈnɪlɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

biology shaped like a string of beadsmoniliform fungi

Word Origin for moniliform

C19: from New Latin monīliformis, from Latin monīle necklace + forma shape

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Medical definitions for moniliform

moniliform

[ mə-nĭl′ə-fôrm′ ]

adj.

Shaped like a string of beads.