Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

piciform

adjective
pic·​i·​form | \ ˈpisəˌfȯrm, ˈpīs-\

Definition of piciform

1 : like a woodpecker
2 [ New Latin Piciformes ] : of or relating to the Piciformes

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for piciform

probably from (assumed) New Latin piciformis, from Latin picus woodpecker + -iformis -iform

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about piciform

Dictionary Entries near piciform

pichurim

Pici

Picidae

piciform

Piciformes

picine

pick

Statistics for piciform

Look-up Popularity

Comments on piciform

What made you want to look up piciform? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

bivouac

Listen to the pronounciation of bivouac

to make a temporary encampment

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Musical Words Quiz

  • gramophone
  • Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
True or False

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
SCRABBLE® Sprint

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games