sacciform

/sækˈsɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Shaped like a sac or a pouch, having a sac-like or pouch-like form.

“The sacciform cells in the plant’s leaves were crucial for photosynthesis.”

2. noun

A sacciform cell or sac-like structure, especially in a plant or an organism.

“The sacciforms in the coral reef played a vital role in its ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • pouch-like
  • saccate

Antonyms

  • compact
  • solid