musciform

1 of 2

adjective (1)

mus·​ci·​form
ˈməsəˌfȯrm
: resembling moss in form or appearance

musciform

2 of 2

adjective (2)

"
: having the form or structure of an insect of the family Muscidae

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

musc- + -form

Adjective (2)

International Scientific Vocabulary musci- entry 1 + -form

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“Musciform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musciform. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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