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muschelförmig

shell-shaped, scallop-shaped

adjective MU-shel-foer-mikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Sizes & Shapes

Usage Note

muschelförmig describes a shape resembling a shell (Muschel) — curved, often asymmetric, with one concave side. Found in architecture (niches, arches), decorative arts, and descriptions of natural or designed objects with graceful shell-like curves.

Examples

"Die muschelförmige Wandnische war mit einem Heiligenbild ausgestattet."

Natural Translation

The shell-shaped wall niche was fitted with a holy image.

Literal Translation

The shell-shaped wall-niche was with a holy-image fitted.

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