hamiform

hamiform
\\ˈhāməˌfȯrm\ adjective
Etymology: Latin hamus hook + English -iform — more at hamate
: hooked 1

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hamiform, a.
(ˈheɪmɪfɔːm)
[f. L. hāmus hook: see -form.]
Hook-shaped.
a 1849 Maunder cited in Worc. (1860).

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • hamiform — shaped like a hook Shapes and Resemblance …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • hamiform — ha·mi·form …   English syllables

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