Campaniform

Pronunciation: /ˈkæmpəˈniˈfɔɹm/

Campaniform (adj)

  1. Having the shape of a bell, wider in the middle and narrower at the top and bottom.
  2. Describing an object or structure with a curved outline that looks like a bell.

Examples

  • The campaniform shell is bell-shaped, wider in the middle.
  • The vase has a campaniform shape, like a small bell.

Campaniform (adjective)

Examples

  • The shell has a bell-shaped form with a narrow top.
  • A bell-shaped form helps the object collect sound efficiently.