Of an organ or part: shaped like an axe or hatchet.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in James Lee (1715–1795), nurseryman. From post-classical Latin securiformis from classical Latin secūri- + -formis.
Definition of securiform in US English:
securiform
adjective
Botany Zoology rare
Of an organ or part: shaped like an axe or hatchet.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in James Lee (1715–1795), nurseryman. From post-classical Latin securiformis from classical Latin secūri- + -formis.