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gru·​iform | \ -əˌfȯrm \

Definition of gruiform

1 : resembling a crane
2 : of or relating to the Gruiformes

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History and Etymology for gruiform

in sense 1, from Latin grus crane + English -iform; in sense 2, from New Latin Gruiformes

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“Gruiform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gruiform. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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