Basketlike

/ˈbæskɪtlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the characteristics of a basket; shaped like or similar to a basket.

Etymology

From 'basket' + '-like' (suffix meaning resembling). A compound adjective for things with basket-like properties.

Kelly Says

Botanists describe basketlike flowers—especially some iris and orchid species—because the arrangement of petals and sepals literally creates a container shape that insects crawl into!

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