elytriform

adjective

elyt·​ri·​form

ə̇ˈli‧trəˌfȯrm,

eˈli‧t-,

ˈelə‧t-

: resembling or shaped like an elytron : shield-shaped

Word History

Etymology

elytr- + -form

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Rhymes for elytriform

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