muriform1
/ˈmjʊərɪfɔːm/ /ˈmjɔːrɪfɔːm/Botany
adjective
1Composed of cells that are arranged in a regular fashion, like bricks in a wall.
2Of a spore of a lichen or fungus: having both longitudinal and transverse septa.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Lindley (1799–1865), botanist and horticulturist. From classical Latin mūrus wall + -iform.
muriform2
/ˈmjʊərɪfɔːm/ /ˈmjɔːrɪfɔːm/Medicine and Biology rare
adjective
Shaped like a mulberry.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in John S. Billings (1838–1913). From French mûriforme from mûre mulberry + -iforme.
muriform3
/ˈmjʊərɪfɔːm/ /ˈmjɔːrɪfɔːm/Zoology
adjective
Resembling a mouse in form; mouse-like.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Century Dictionary. From classical Latin mūr-, mūs + -iform.