bursiform

English

WOTD – 7 July 2010

Etymology

From New Latin bursiformis, from Latin bursa (purse).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbəːsɪfɔːm/
  • (US) enPR: bûrʹsĭfôrm, IPA(key): /ˈbɝsɪfɔɹm/
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Adjective

bursiform (comparative more bursiform, superlative most bursiform)

  1. Shaped like a purse or bag.

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