Joined or constricted, at regular intervals, so as to resemble a string of beads; as, a moniliform root; a moniliform antenna. See Illust. of Antenna.

consisting of a series of bead-like swellings (e.g. the chain-like macronuclei of certain heterotrich ciliates).

bead-like in appearance. Used to describe antennae

Elongate roots with regularly arranged swollen areas.