Bacciform

/ˈbæksɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or form of a berry; resembling a berry in appearance.

Etymology

From Latin bacca (berry) plus -form (having the shape of); a botanical term describing anything shaped like a berry.

Kelly Says

The -form suffix is incredibly useful in biology because it lets scientists describe shapes without being too specific—something bacciform might not be an actual berry but looks like one.

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