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Etymology of the English word ensiform

the English word ensiform
using the New Latin suffix -form
derived from the Latin word ensis (sword)
derived from the French word ensiform
derived from the Latin word ensiformis
derived from the Latin word forma (form; shape, likeness; form, likeness; shape, form; form, figure, appearance)
derived from the Greek word forma
using the Latin prefix ensi-

Date

The earliest known usage of ensiform in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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