Blatiform

/ˈbleɪtɪfɔːm/ adjective

Definition

Having the form or nature of a bleat; resembling the cry of a sheep or goat.

Etymology

From Latin 'forma' (form) combined with 'blate' or related to 'bleat.' The suffix '-form' means 'having the shape or characteristics of' (as in 'uniform' or 'multiform').

Kelly Says

This ultra-rare word shows how English can be endlessly productive—we just plug '-form' onto other words to mean 'shaped like X.' Medieval scholars probably coined 'blatiform' to describe sheep sounds, but it never caught on.

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