pyriform
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- pseudopyriform adjective
- subpyriform adjective
Etymology
Origin of pyriform
1695–1705; < New Latin pyriformis pear-shaped, equivalent to pyri- (for piri-; Latin pir ( um ) pear + -i- -i- ) + -formis -form
Example Sentences
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Turbinate or top-shaped, and pyriform or pear-shaped, are especially applicable to pears, and seldom to apples.
From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.
The eggs are two or four, abruptly pyriform in shape.
From Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 2, No. 5 November 1897 by Various
Core wide, pyriform, slightly open, clasping; Seeds numerous, pointed, angular, dark; Flesh yellowish white, firm, breaking, granular; Flavor sub-acid; Quality good; Use, kitchen; Season, January.
From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.
Core small, pyriform, regular, nearly closed; Seeds numerous, plump; Flesh yellow, breaking, fine grained; Flavor sub-acid, aromatic; Quality good; Use, table and market; Season, October and November.
From American Pomology Apples by Warder, J. A.
Body pyriform, the pointed end posterior; flagella 4 anterior.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
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