Progressive clue challenge

How quickly can you identify the hidden word?

Begin with a broad grammatical clue. Reveal more only when needed. Fewer clues and fewer wrong guesses produce a higher score.

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It is used as an adjective.
It begins with “S” and contains 14 letters.
Definition: Having the form of a stalactite; stalactiform.
It ends with “M”.
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