pisiform

pi·si·form

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pahy-suh-fawrm]
- /ˈpaɪ səˌfɔrm/
- /ˈpaɪ.sɪ.fɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahy-suh-fawrm]
- /ˈpaɪ səˌfɔrm/

Definitions of pisiform word

adjective pisiform having the shape of a pea; pea-shaped. 1
adjective pisiform resembling a pea 0
noun pisiform a small pealike bone on the ulnar side of the carpus 0
adjective pisiform resembling a pea in shape and size 0
noun pisiform a small bone on the inner side of the wrist that resembles half a pea 0

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Origin of pisiform

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

1760-70; < New Latin pisiformis, equivalent to pisi- (combining form representing Latin pisum pea1) + -formis -form

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Parts of speech for Pisiform

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pisiform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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