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tectiform
[ tek-tuh-fawrm ]
/ ˈtɛk təˌfɔrm /
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adjective
having the shape of a roof.
noun
Archaeology. a design found in Paleolithic cave art and believed to represent a structure or dwelling.
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How to use tectiform in a sentence
Tectiform: roof-like, sloping from a median ridge, like the primaries of Cicada.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith