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reniform, a.|ˈriːnɪfɔːm|
[ad. mod.L. reniformis: see reins and -form, and cf. F. réniforme.]
Having the form of a kidney; kidney-shaped. (Chiefly in scientific use.)
1753Chambers Cycl. Supp. s.v. Leaf, Reniform Leaf, one of the shape of a kidney. 1796Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) II. 78 [Pyrites is] found reniform. 1819G. Samouelle Entom. Compendium 81 Shell reniform, velvety, and green. 1834McMurtrie Cuvier's Anim. Kingd. 453 The last joint of the antennæ is either almost globular or reniform. 1861R. F. Burton City of Saints 570 Three-legged stools with reniform seats. 1880Huxley Crayfish v. 237 The corneal substance of the eye is reniform.
Comb.1847W. E. Steele Field Bot. 113 Leaves reniform-cordate, glabrous. |