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musciform

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having the appearance or form of a moss.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • The surface had an irregular, musciform quality, interrupted by various ridges and valleys.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Having the form or structure of flies of the genus Musca or family Muscidae.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The insect had a distinctly musciform appearance, although its shiny, golden colouration was altogether more agreeable.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin mūscus (“moss”) + -iform.

From Musca + -form.