a. [ad. mod.L. labyrinthiform-is, f. labyrinth-us LABYRINTH: see -FORM.] Having the form of a labyrinth; characterized by sinuous and intricate conformations, markings, etc.; Ichthyol. having labyrinthine gills.
1835. Kirby, Hab. & Inst. Anim., II. xix. 295. Her next labour is to spin a spiral or labyrinthiform line.
1868. Nat. Encycl., I. 657. The pharyngeal apparatus being labyrinthiform.
1870. trans. Pouchet’s Universe, 253. The anabas … fills with water a labyrinthiform cavity which is also situated above its branchiæ.
1883. F. Day, Ind. Fish, 30. The labyrinthiform climbing-perch and its allies.
