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acinaciform

adjective
ac·​i·​nac·​i·​form | \ ˌa-sə-ˈna-sə-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of acinaciform

botany
: shaped like a scimitar —used of a leaf

First Known Use of acinaciform

1760, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acinaciform

Latin acinaces short sword (from Greek akinakēs) + English -iform

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