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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

falciform

/fælˈsaɪfəm/ adjective · British & US
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What does falciform mean?

adjective

Having a sickle-shaped form; shaped like a sickle. In anatomy, a falciform ligament is a ligament that has a sickle-shaped form.

Example

"The falciform shape of the leaf made it easy to identify as a type of fern."

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