lianoid en · ADJ
Etymology
From liana + -oid.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a liana.
The lianoid growth form, characterized by structural parasitism and a slender stem supporting a relatively large canopy […]
2014, Stefan Schnitzer, Frans Bongers, Robyn J. Burnham, Ecology of Lianas, page 289:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most lianoid | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more lianoid | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |