Moniliform

Pronunciation
/mon-il-IF-orm/
Category
Morphology
Singular
Moniliform
Plural
Moniliform

Definition

Resembling a string of beads; characterized by a series of rounded segments joined by constricted areas.

Etymology

From Latin 'monile', meaning 'bead'.

Example

The antennae of some beetles are moniliform, resembling beads strung together.

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