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mitriform

adj

Etymology

From mitre + -iform.

  1. derived from μίτρα
  2. derived from mitre
  3. inherited from mytre
  4. suffixed as mitriform — “mitre + iform”

Definitions

  1. Having the form of a miter, or peaked cap.

    • The crisped leaves, with the different nature of the peristome and mitriform calyptra, multifid at the base, are, however, certain marks of distinction.

  2. Conical, and somewhat dilated at the base.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA