falciform

adjective fal·ci·form \ˈfal-sə-ˌfȯrm, ˈfȯl-\

Definition of FALCIFORM

: having the shape of a scythe or sickle

Latin falc-, falx + English -iform

First Known Use: 1766

Medical Dictionary

adjective fal·ci·form \ˈfal-sə-ˌfȯrm, ˈfȯl-\

: having the shape of a scythe or sickle

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