Mammiform

Mammiform
Mammiform \Mam"mi*form\, a. [Mamma breast + -form: cf. F. mammiforme.] Having the form of a mamma (breast) or mamm[ae]. [1913 Webster]

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  • mammiform — shaped like a breast Shapes and Resemblance …   Phrontistery dictionary

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  • mammiform — mam·mi·form …   English syllables

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