umbraculiform Meaning, Definition & Usage

Um*brac`u*li*form adjective

Etymology

L. umbraculum any thing that furnishes shade, a bower, umbrella (dim. of umbra a shade) + -form.

Definitions

1. Having the form of anything that serves to shade, as a tree top, an umbrella, and the like; specifically (Bot.), having the form of an umbrella; umbrella-shaped.