arietiform

English

an artistic representation of a ram and the astrological sign of Aries

Etymology

Latin ariēs, arietis (“ram”) +‎ -form

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌɛəriˈɛtɪfɔː(r)m/

Adjective

arietiform

(zoology) Having the shape of a ram's head or of the astrological sign of Aries.
the arietiform marks become broader and more prominent.

Synonyms

ypsiliform

Related terms

See also

crioconic

References

arietiform in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
Aries (astrology) on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Aries symbols on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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