Cerebriform

/ˈserəbrɪˌfɔrm/ adjective

Definition

Shaped like or resembling a brain; having the form, structure, or appearance of a brain.

Etymology

From Latin cerebrum (brain) plus -form (shaped like). Used in biology and anatomy to describe objects or tissues with brain-like appearance.

Kelly Says

Walnuts are cerebriform—they literally look like tiny brains, and some old herbalists thought eating them would boost brain power, which is actually close to true since walnuts contain omega-3s.

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