Funnelform

/ˈfʌnəlˌfɔrm/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape of a funnel, especially referring to flowers or other objects that are wide at the top and narrowing down to a point.

Etymology

Compound adjective from 'funnel' plus 'form' (shape), used especially in botany to describe flower and plant shapes.

Kelly Says

Botanists use precise shape words like this because flower shape is crucial for identifying plants and understanding which insects can pollinate them!

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