a. Also (erron.) calyciform. [ad. mod.L. caliciformis, f. L. calicem (calix) cup + -(I)FORM: cf. F. caliciforme.] In the form of a cup; cup-shaped.

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1849–52.  Todd, Cycl. Anat., IV. 1122/1. A caliciform papilla.

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