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caliciform, a.|ˈkælɪsɪfɔːm|
Also (erron.) calyciform.
[ad. mod.L. caliciformis, f. L. calicem (calix) cup + -iform: cf. F. caliciforme.]
a. In the form of a cup; cup-shaped.
1849–52Todd Cycl. Anat. IV. 1122/1 A caliciform papilla.
b. Archæol. Resembling a calyx.
1902[see bell-beaker (bell n.1 11 c)]. 1933W. F. Albright in Ann. Amer. Sch. Oriental Res. 1931–32 XIII. 66 The caliciform vessels have a rudimentary stem. 1949― Archaeol. Palestine v. 80 This ceramic culture came down from Syria, where is it known as ‘caliciform’ because of the tendency of potters to prefer the calyx form of vases to any other. |