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pyriformis

pyriformis

English

Noun

pyriformis

  1. Alternative spelling of piriformis

Latin

Etymology

From pyrum (pear) + fōrma (shape, form).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /py.riˈfoːr.mis/, [pʏ.rɪˈfoːr.mɪs]

Adjective

pyrifōrmis m, f (neuter pyrifōrme); third declension

  1. pear-shaped, pyriform

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative pyrifōrmis pyrifōrme pyrifōrmēs pyrifōrmia
genitive pyrifōrmis pyrifōrmium
dative pyrifōrmī pyrifōrmibus
accusative pyrifōrmem pyrifōrme pyrifōrmēs pyrifōrmia
ablative pyrifōrmī pyrifōrmibus
vocative pyrifōrmis pyrifōrme pyrifōrmēs pyrifōrmia

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