Ensiform
[en-suh-fawrm] /ˈɛn səˌfɔrm/
adjective
1.
sword-shaped; xiphoid.
/ˈɛnsɪˌfɔːm/
adjective
1.
(biology) shaped like a sword blade: ensiform leaves
ensiform en·si·form (ěn’sə-fôrm’)
adj.
Sword-shaped; xiphoid.
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