Where does “pyriform” come from?
Pyriform comes from Latin pyriformis, formed from Latin forma (shape) and Latin pyrum (pear), ultimately from Ancient Greek μορφή (morphē, form).
pyriform (English): pear-shaped; Such an object
Definitions
- pear-shaped; Such an object
Ancestry of “pyriform”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | pyrifōrmis | — |
| 2 | Latin | -fōrmis | having the form of; -shaped |
| 3 | Latin | fōrma | form; figure, shape, appearance |
| 4 | Etruscan | morma | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | μορφή | shape, form; appearance; outline |