'baculiform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'baculum' combined with Latin 'forma', where 'bacul-' meant 'stick' and 'forma' meant 'shape'.

'baculiform' changed from New Latin word 'baculiformis' and eventually became the modern English word 'baculiform'.

Initially, it meant 'having the form of a little stick', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'rod-shaped'.