riziform

/rɪˈzɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having the form of rice; in the shape of grains of rice

“The riziform seeds of the plant were an interesting feature in the botanical garden.”

2. noun

A mass of particles, such as spores or pollen, resembling a grain of rice

“The riziform clumps of spores were a distinguishing characteristic of the rare fungus.”

Synonyms

  • granular
  • rice-like

Antonyms

  • amorphous
  • globular