- heliciform
- he·lic·i·form
English syllables. 2014.
English syllables. 2014.
Heliciform — He*lic i*form, a. [Helix + form.] Having the form of a helix; spiral. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heliciform — səˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary helic + iform : spiral * * * heliciform, a. (ˈhɛlɪsɪfɔːm) [ad. mod.L. heliciform is, f. helix helix; see … Useful english dictionary
helical — adj. [Gr. helix, a spiral] Spirally coiled; heliciform … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
helical — a. spiral; pertaining to helix. ♦ heliciform, ♦ helicine, ♦ helicoid, a. ♦ helicograph, n. instrument for drawing spirals … Dictionary of difficult words