pyriformis

English

Noun

pyriformis

  1. Alternative spelling of piriformis

Latin

Etymology

From pyrum (“pear”) + fōrma (“shape, form”).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /py.riˈfoːr.mis/, [pʏ.rɪˈfoːr.mɪs]

Adjective

pyrifōrmis (neuter pyrifōrme); third declension

  1. pear-shaped, pyriform

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative pyrifōrmis pyrifōrme pyrifōrmēs pyrifōrmia
Genitive pyrifōrmis pyrifōrmis pyrifōrmium pyrifōrmium
Dative pyrifōrmī pyrifōrmī pyrifōrmibus pyrifōrmibus
Accusative pyrifōrmem pyrifōrme pyrifōrmēs, pyrifōrmīs pyrifōrmia
Ablative pyrifōrmī pyrifōrmī pyrifōrmibus pyrifōrmibus
Vocative pyrifōrmis pyrifōrme pyrifōrmēs pyrifōrmia

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