Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Parkinson (1755–1824), surgeon and palaeontologist. After post-classical Latin radiciformis; compare French radiciforme.
Definition of radiciform in US English:
radiciform
adjective
Botany Zoology
Having the form of or resembling a root.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Parkinson (1755–1824), surgeon and palaeontologist. After post-classical Latin radiciformis; compare French radiciforme.