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单词 ruiniform
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Definition of ruiniform in English:

ruiniform

adjective ruːˈɪnɪfɔːm
Geology
  • Presenting the appearance of ruins; (of marble or other decorative stone) having distinctive markings likened to the outline of ruined buildings.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Jameson (1774–1854), geologist and natural historian. From ruin + -iform, after French ruiniforme or its model German ruinenförmig.

Definition of ruiniform in US English:

ruiniform

adjectiveruːˈɪnɪfɔːm
Geology
  • Presenting the appearance of ruins; (of marble or other decorative stone) having distinctive markings likened to the outline of ruined buildings.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Robert Jameson (1774–1854), geologist and natural historian. From ruin + -iform, after French ruiniforme or its model German ruinenförmig.

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