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Filiform

Adjective - Popular Sense:

Having a thread-like or slender shape.

Sample Sentence: The filiform structure of the plant's leaves allowed it to thrive in windy conditions.

Adjective - Local Sense:

Pertaining to or resembling a small, thread-like growth on the tongue.

Sample Sentence: The dentist noticed the patient's filiform papillae were enlarged, indicating a potential issue.

Noun - Popular Sense:

A wire-like structure or appendage.

Sample Sentence: The angler used a filiform fishing line to catch the elusive fish.

Noun - Local Sense:

A thin thread-like projection on a surface, often used for sensory purposes.

Sample Sentence: The insect's filiform antennae helped it detect even the slightest movements.

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