- pulvilliform
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adj. [L. pulvillus, little cushion](ARTHROPODA: Insecta)Appearing lobelike or padlike; shaped like a pulvillus.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
pulvilliform
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pulvilliform — shaped like a cushion Shapes and Resemblance … Phrontistery dictionary
pulvilliform — pul·vil·li·form … English syllables
pulvilliform — ˌpəlˈviləˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: New Latin pulvillus + English iform : having the shape or appearance of a pulvillus * * * pulvillˈiform adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑pulvinus … Useful english dictionary
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