piliform

[ pil-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

having the form of a hair; resembling hair.

Origin of piliform

From the New Latin word piliformis, dating back to 1820–30. See pili-, -form

Words Nearby piliform

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British Dictionary definitions for piliform

piliform

/ (ˈpɪlɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

botany resembling a long hair

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