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adj. [Gr. elytron, sheath; L. forma, shape]Shaped like or resembling an elytron.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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Elytriform — E*lyt ri*form, a. [Elytrum + form.] (Zo[ o]l.) Having the form, or structure, of an elytron. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
elytriform — elyt·ri·form … English syllables
elytriform — /ɛˈlɪtrəfɔm/ (say e litruhfawm) adjective shaped like an elytron …
elytriform — ə̇ˈli.trəˌfȯrm, eˈli.t , ˈelə.t adjective Etymology: elytr + form : resembling or shaped like an elytron : shield shaped … Useful english dictionary
elytron — n. (pl. ra) insect s hardened forewing, forming case for hind wing. ♦ elytral, a. ♦ elytriferous, ♦ elytrigerous, a. bearing elytra. ♦ elytriform, a. like elytra … Dictionary of difficult words
elytrum — n. (pl. ra) insect s hardened forewing, forming case for hind wing. ♦ elytral, a. ♦ elytriferous, ♦ elytrigerous, a. bearing elytra. ♦ elytriform, a. like elytra … Dictionary of difficult words
