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labyrinthiform, a.|læbɪˈrɪnθɪfɔːm|
[ad. mod.L. labyrinthiform-is, f. labyrinth-us labyrinth: see -form.]
Having the form of a labyrinth; characterized by sinuous and intricate conformations, markings, etc.; Ichthyol. having labyrinthine gills.
1835Kirby Hab. & Inst. Anim. II. xix. 295 Her next labour is to spin a spiral or labyrinthiform line. 1868Nat. Encycl. I. 657 The pharyngeal apparatus being labyrinthiform. 1870tr. Pouchet's Universe 253 The anabas..fills with water a labyrinthiform cavity which is also situated above its branchiæ. 1883F. Day Ind. Fish 30 The labyrinthiform climbing-perch and its allies. |