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CALCEIFORM
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Dictionary entry overview: What does calceiform mean?
• CALCEIFORM (adjective)
The adjective CALCEIFORM has 1 sense:
1. of slipper-shaped blossoms
Familiarity information: CALCEIFORM used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of slipper-shaped blossoms
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
calceiform; calceolate
Context example:
the calceiform lip of certain orchids
Pertainym:
calceus (a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans)
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