anidian

adjective

an·​id·​i·​an

(ˈ)a¦nidēən

of an embryo or fetus

: formless : lacking differentiation

Word History

Etymology

an- + Greek eidos form + English -ian

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for anidian

• ascidian
• dravidian
• obsidian
• quotidian
• enchiridion
• gideon
• lydian