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mu·​ri·​form | \ ˈmyu̇rəˌfȯrm \

Definition of muriform

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: resembling courses of bricks in arrangement especially : having both horizontal and vertical septa muriform spores

muriform

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Definition of muriform (Entry 2 of 2)

: resembling a mouse or rat in form or appearance

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Other Words from muriform

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muriformly adverb

History and Etymology for muriform

Adjective (1)

Latin murus wall + English -iform

Adjective (2)

Latin mur-, mus mouse + English -iform

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“Muriform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muriform. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.

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