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reniform

Syllabification: (ren·i·form)
Pronunciation: /ˈrēnəˌfôrm, ˈren-/
Definition of reniform

adjective

chiefly Mineralogy & Botany
  • kidney-shaped.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin ren 'kidney' + -iform

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