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calceiform

adjective
cal·​ce·​i·​form | \ ˈkalsēəˌfȯrm, kalˈsē-\

Definition of calceiform

: shaped like a slipper the calceiform lip in the flowers of certain orchids

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History and Etymology for calceiform

calcei- (from Latin calceus shoe) + -form

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