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Meaning of falciform | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm

Definitions

Sickle-shaped.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά δρεπανοειδής
Español falciforme
Français falciforme
Italiano falciforme
Polski sierpowaty
Português falciforme
Русский серпови́дный

Examples

“What announced the accomplishment of this rise in temperature? A double falciform ejection of water vapour from under the kettlelid at both sides simultaneously.”
“David realized he’d been unconsciously pushing his nails into his palms, leaving little red falciform marks.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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