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Webster 1913 Edition

Falciform

Fal′ci-form

,

Adj.

[L.

falx

,

falcis

, a sickle +

-form

: cf. F.

falciforme

.]

Having the shape of a scithe or sickle; resembling a reaping hook;

as, the

falciform

ligatment of the liver

.

Webster 1828 Edition

Falciform

FAL'CIFORM

a. [L. falx, a reaping hook, and form.]

In the shape of a sickle; resembling a reaping hook.