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cyathiform

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

In the form of a cup, a little widened at the top.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • c. 1933-1934, Hugh MacDiarmid, On a Raised Beach Glaucous, hoar, enfouldered, cyathiform, / Making mere faculae of the sun and moon [...]

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History

Etymology

From Latin cyathus (“cup”) + -form, from Ancient Greek κύαθος (kúathos). Compare French cyathiforme.