Mitriform
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mitriform is an adjective meaning Having the form of a miter, or peaked cap.
Meaning
Having the form of a miter, or peaked cap.
More Meanings
- (botany) Conical, and somewhat dilated at the base.
Example Sentences
The crisped leaves, with the different nature of the peristome and mitriform calyptra, multifid at the base, are, however, certain marks of distinction.
Synonyms for mitriform
Depending on context, synonyms include mitral, mitrate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mitrate, mitral, mitered, mitred, mop-headed, mulleted.
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