bucciniform

/ˌbʌksɪˈnɔːrfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a shell of the shape of a buccinator, or a muscular part of the mouth.

“The bucciniform shape of the shell helped it to blend in with its surroundings.”

2. noun

A type of snail shell having a bucciniform shape.

“The bucciniform shell of the snail was a unique feature in the world of mollusks.”

Synonyms

  • buccinator
  • snail shell

Antonyms

  • irregularly-shaped
  • globular