falciform

/ˈfælsɪfɔːrm/
adjective
  1. Shaped like a sickle or a hook; curved and tapering.
    • Artists sometimes use a falciform stroke in calligraphy for dramatic effect.
    • The insect's falciform antennae were easy to identify under the microscope.
    • The falciform ligament in the liver helps hold it in place.
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