Agariciform

/əˈɡærɪsɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or form of an agaric; resembling a mushroom or fungus in structure.

Etymology

From 'agaric' plus the suffix '-form,' meaning 'having the shape or form of.' Creates a descriptive adjective for agaric-shaped things.

Kelly Says

Scientists use '-form' suffixes to describe shapes: agariciform, cruciform (cross-shaped), cubiform (cube-shaped)—it's Latin's way of letting you say 'shaped like X' in one precise word!

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