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
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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 Massee, George
P. 1-2 cm. reniform, even, glabrous, disc depr. greyish brown then pale; g. rather distant, grey; s.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
A compact variety of a pale liver-brown colour and forming concentric layers with a reniform surface is known in Germany as Schalenblende or Leberblende.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
The reniform is generally more conspicuous, a portion of it being of a light ochreous colour.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
It lies beyond the orbicular spot, and is usually somewhat kidney-shaped, and is consequently named the reniform.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
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