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aciniform

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acin·​i·​form | \ ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌfȯrm \

Definition of aciniform

1 : shaped like a cluster of grapes : clustered like grapes
2 : full of small kernels like a grape

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First Known Use of aciniform

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for aciniform

Latin acinus + English -iform

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“Aciniform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aciniform. Accessed 29 Oct. 2020.

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