palmiform

/pælˈmaɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

shaped like or resembling a palm; having leaves or a foliage like that of a palm

“The palmiform leaves helped the plant thrive in the arid climate.”

2. noun

a palm-like shape or structure

“The architect designed a building with a large, palmiform dome.”

Synonyms

  • palmate
  • palmy

Antonyms

  • linear
  • unbranched