chiroform

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English

Etymology

From chiro- +‎ -form.

Adjective

chiroform (comparative more chiroform, superlative most chiroform)

  1. (rare) Shaped like a hand.
    • 2004, Sahara, number 15:
      They support their argument with elaborate engravings from the Messak bearing chiroform patterns resembling the "open woman".

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