Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having the form of a thyrsus, a staff or pole topped with leaves, fruits, or flowers.

“The thyrsiform shape of the ancient temple’s columns was a testament to its symbolic significance.”

2. noun

A staff or pole with leaves, fruits, or flowers attached, especially one carried by a maenad in ancient Greek rituals.

“The procession of maenads carried thyrsiforms as they danced through the city streets.”