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Definition of nummiform in English:

nummiform

Pronunciation /ˈnʌmɪfɔːm/

adjective

Botany Zoology

  • Resembling a coin in shape.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Mayne (1808–1868). From classical Latin nummus coin + -i- + -form, probably after French nummiforme.