Calathiform

/kəˈlæθɪfɔːrm/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like or having the form of a basket; basket-shaped in appearance.

Etymology

From Greek 'kalathos' (basket) combined with Latin 'forma' (form or shape), directly describing objects that resemble baskets.

Kelly Says

This word perfectly shows how scientists describe shapes without getting complicated—instead of measuring angles, they just compared weird flower structures to baskets from the market!

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