aciniform

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adjective

Having the form of a cluster of grapes; clustered like grapes.

OriginLatin acinus →
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Meanings

adjectiveaciniform (comparative more aciniform, superlative most aciniform)

comparative more aciniform · superlative most aciniform

  1. Having the form of a cluster of grapes; clustered like grapes.
  2. Full of small kernels like a grape.
nounaciniform (plural aciniforms)

plural aciniforms

  1. A type of spinneret of a spider formed of spherical particles

Origin

  1. Latinacinus“grape, grapestone”
  2. Englishaciniform

Latin acinus (“grape, grapestone”) + -form. Compare French aciniforme.

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Translations

French acinoforme
  • acinoformeclustered like grapes
Cite this entry
APA

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MLA

“aciniform.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aciniform. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aciniform,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aciniform.

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