reniform
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of reniform
From the New Latin word rēniformis, dating back to 1745–50. See reni-, -form
Example Sentences
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The orbicular and reniform spots are large, and paler than the ground colour; and several zigzag or scalloped lines, more or less distinct, cross the wings transversely.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by William S. Furneaux
P. 1-2 cm. horizontal, reniform, grey, disc depr. plane; g. spreading from tubercular stem-like base, divergent, grey; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee
P. 4-5 cm. obovate or reniform, rather convex, glabrous, greyish or tan; g. plano-decur. simple, albo-livid; s. round, very short, downy; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee
Lastly there is the Avian genus Halteridium, the trophozoites of which are characteristically bean-shaped or reniform.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
Native arsenic is usually found as granular or curvilaminar masses, with a reniform or botryoidal surface.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
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