Early 19th century; earliest use found in Helen Maria Williams (1761–1827), writer. From post-classical Latin pomiformis, originally via French pomiforme.
Definition of pomiform in US English:
pomiform
adjectiveˈpəʊmɪfɔːm
Having the shape of a pome or apple.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Helen Maria Williams (1761–1827), writer. From post-classical Latin pomiformis, originally via French pomiforme.