ensiform

adjective en·si·form \ˈen(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of ENSIFORM

: having sharp edges and tapering to a slender point <ensiform leaves> — see leaf illustration

French ensiforme, from Latin ensis sword + French -forme -form; akin to Sanskrit asi sword

First Known Use: 1541

Medical Dictionary

adjective en·si·form \ˈen(t)-sə-ˌfȯrm\

: having sharp edges and tapering to a slender point

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