tectiform
[tek-tuh-fawrm]
- having the shape of a roof.
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- Archaeology. a design found in Paleolithic cave art and believed to represent a structure or dwelling.
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Origin of tectiform
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Tectiform: roof-like, sloping from a median ridge, like the primaries of Cicada.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith