Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From patera or its etymon classical Latin patera + -iform.
Definition of pateriform in US English:
pateriform
adjectiveˈpatərɪfɔːm
Botany Entomology rare
Having the shape of a shallow bowl.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Kirby (1759–1850), entomologist and naturalist. From patera or its etymon classical Latin patera + -iform.