Definition of Spirifer

1. n. Any one of numerous species of fossil brachipods of the genus Spirifer, or Delthyris, and allied genera, in which the long calcareous supports of the arms form a large spiral, or helix, on each side.

Medical Definition of Spirifer

1. Any one of numerous species of fossil brachipods of the genus Spirifer, or Delthyris, and allied genera, in which the long calcareous supports of the arms form a large spiral, or helix, on each side. Origin: NL, fr. L. Spira a coil + ferreto bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spirifer

spire
spirea
spireas
spired
spirem
spirem
spireme
spiremes
spirems
spires
spiric
spiricle
spirics
spirier
spiriest
spirifer (current term)
spirilla
spirilla
Spirillaceae
Spirillaceae
spirillar
spirillar dysentery
spirillicidal
spirillosis
spirillum
spirillum
spirillum fever
spirillum fever
Spirillum minus
spiring

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