sagittiformadj.
/saˈdʒɪtɪfɔːm/ rare.
Having the shape of an arrow or arrow-head.
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1895 I. K. Funk et al. Standard Dict. Eng. Lang. II.
1900 B. D. Jackson Gloss. Bot. Terms Sagittiform,..arrow-shaped.
1904 B. C. A. Windle Remains Prehist. Age Eng. ii. 19 It is true that sagittiform chips are common enough in some parts of the country.
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