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moniliform

Syllabification: (mo·nil·i·form)
Pronunciation: /məˈniləˌfôrm/
Definition of moniliform

adjective

Zoology & Botany
  • resembling a string of beads.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French moniliforme or modern Latin moniliformis, from Latin monile 'necklace' + -iform

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