galeiform

adjective

ga·​le·​iform

gəˈlēəˌfȯrm,

gāˈlē-,

ˈgālē-

1

: shaped like a helmet

2

[New Latin Galeus + English -iform] : resembling one of the Carcharhinidae : like a typical shark

Word History

Etymology

probably from French galéiforme, from Latin galea helmet + French -iforme -iform

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