crateriform

adjective

cra·​ter·​i·​form
ˈkrātərəˌfȯrm,
krəˈterəˌ-
: having the form of a crater
specifically : of the form of a bowl or saucer
a flower with a crateriform corolla

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary crater entry 1 + -iform

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“Crateriform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crateriform. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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