puriform

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adjective

In the form of pus.

“Near-synonyms: purulent, pussy”

Similar
purulentpussy
OriginLatin pus →
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Meanings

adjectivepuriform (not comparable)
  1. archaicnot comparablemedicineIn the form of pus.

    Near-synonyms: purulent, pussy

    1 more example

    puriform discharge from the ear

    Synonyms: purulent, pussy

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveIn the form of pus.

Similar
purulentpussy
Also see
purulent

Origin

  1. Latinpus
  2. Englishpuriform

From Latin pus, puris (“pus”) + -form. Compare French puriforme.

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APA

puriform. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puriform

MLA

“puriform.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puriform. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “puriform,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puriform.

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