retiform

• POS: Adjective
• HYPHEN: re=ti=form

CIDE DICTIONARY

retiform, a. [L. rete a net + -form. cf. F. rétiforme.].

 Composed of crossing lines and interstices; reticular; netlike; as, the retiform coat of the eye.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

retiform, adj. netlike, reticulated.

Etymology

L rete net + -FORM

ROGET THESAURUS

retiform

Crossing

N crossing, intersection, interdigitation, decussation, transversion, convolution, level crossing, reticulation, network, inosculation, anastomosis, intertexture, mortise, net, plexus, web, mesh, twill, skein, sleeve, felt, lace, wicker, mat, matting, plait, trellis, wattle, lattice, grating, grille, gridiron, tracery, fretwork, filigree, reticle, tissue, netting, mokes, rivulation, cross, chain, wreath, braid, cat's cradle, knot, entangle, cloth, linen, muslin, cambric, crossing, crossed, matted, v, transverse, cross, cruciform, crucial, retiform, reticular, reticulated, areolar, cancellated, grated, barred, streaked, textile, crossbarred, cruciate, palmiped, secant, web-footed, cross, thwart, athwart, transversely, at grade, crosswise.