anguilliform

adjective

an·​guil·​li·​form

aŋˈgwiləˌfȯrm

: having the form of an eel

anguilliform fish species

: characteristic of an eel

anguilliform swimming

Word History

Etymology

Latin anguilla eel + English -iform

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for anguilliform

• cuneiform
• iodoform
• nonuniform
• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform