Celtiform

/ˈsɛltɪˌfɔrm/ adjective

Having the shape or form of a celt (prehistoric tool); resembling a chisel or ax-like implement.

From celt (the prehistoric tool) plus the suffix -form (meaning having the shape of). This technical term was created by archaeologists in the 19th century to describe artifact morphology without assuming function.

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