baculiform

[ buh-kyoo-luh-fawrm, bak-yuh- ]
/ bəˈkyu ləˌfɔrm, ˈbæk yə- /

adjective Biology.

having the shape of a rod; rod-shaped.

Origin of baculiform

< Latin bacul(um) walking stick, staff + -i- + -form

Words nearby baculiform

British Dictionary definitions for baculiform

baculiform
/ (bəˈkjuːlɪˌfɔːm, ˈbækjuː-) /

adjective

biology shaped like a rod baculiform fungal spores

Word Origin for baculiform

C19: from baculi-, from Latin baculum walking stick + - form