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squamiform

American  
[skwey-muh-fawrm] / ˈskweɪ məˌfɔrm /

adjective

  1. shaped like a scale.

squamiform British  
/ ˈskweɪmɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

  1. biology resembling a scale

    squamiform cells
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Etymology

Origin of squamiform

First recorded in 1820–30; squam- + -i- + -form

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The Lagerstræmia has petals none, or minute squamiform.

From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by Griffith, William

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