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pyriform

pyriform

8.9
Shaped like a pear with a wider bottom and a narrower top
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɪrəˌfɔrm/
translation icon : piriforme
  • The vase had a pyriform body that widened at the base and narrowed at the top.

Examples

  • The scientist described the egg as pyriform due to its distinctive shape.

  • Some fruits, like avocados, are naturally pyriform rather than round.

  • The pyriform fruit was ripe and ready to eat.

  • She admired the pyriform vase on the shelf.

  • Some fruits, like avocados, are naturally pyriform rather than round.

  • The scientist described the egg as pyriform due to its distinctive shape.

  • The vase had a pyriform body that widened at the base and narrowed at the top.

Synonyms

pear-shaped
vspyriform
2 3.0

A rounded shape wider at the bottom and narrower at the top

is the single adjective that names this same rounded form
piriform
vspyriform
  • Specialized
8.6

A thing that is shaped like a pear, wider at the bottom and narrower at the top

uses the y spelling as the other variant for the same rounded bottom taper

Compounds

pyriform area
  • Specialized
9.9

A pear-shaped part of the brain on each side that helps process smells

pyriform lobe
  • Specialized
9.9

A pear-shaped part of the brain that helps you smell

How Pear-Shaped

pyriform
8.9
tapered
1 4.5
teardrop
9 2.8
oval
38 1.0
rounded
1 2.4

Surface Forms

pyriform positive

Morphology

pyriform = pear (semi-transparent) = pyri + form

The meaning is clearly 'pear' + 'shape' but the combining form 'pyri-' is a Latinate/scientific element uncommon to learners, making the word somewhat technical rather than immediately transparent.

Etymology

The word pyriform comes from the parts pyri- meaning 'pear' and -form meaning 'shape'. So, pyriform means 'pear-shaped', which helps you picture something narrow at the top and wider at the bottom.