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dolabriform

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Shaped like the head of an axe or hatchet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Some leaves, and certain organs in shellfish, are dolabriform.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having the shape of the head of an ax or cleaver

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dolabrate

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin dolabra (“mattock”) (from dolo (“hew”)) + -iform.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: dolabriforme — shaped like the head of an axe or hatchet
  • German: hobelformig — shaped like the head of an axe or hatchet
  • Italian: acettiforme — shaped like the head of an axe or hatchet