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    CALCEIFORM

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Of slipper-shaped blossomsplay

    Example:

    the calceiform lip of certain orchids

    Synonyms:

    calceiform; calceolate

    Classified under:

    Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

    Pertainym:

    calceus (a shoe covering the ankle; worn by ancient Romans)

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