Definitions

1. adjective

shaped like a sickle; curved like a scythe

“The falciform leaf of the plant caught the gardener’s attention.”

2. noun

a curved fold of tissue in the liver, or a similar curved fold in other organs

“The surgeon carefully examined the falciform ligament during the surgery.”

3. noun

a curved or sickle-shaped part of something

“The falciform blade of the scythe was worn out from years of use.”