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orbicular

or·bi·cu·lar

UK/ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ US/ɔːˈbɪk.jʊ.lə/ uncommon

adjective

1.

circular or nearly circular

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2.

having the shape of a sphere or ball

  • “a spherical object”
  • “nearly orbicular in shape”
  • “little globular houses like mud-wasp nests” Zane Grey
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Origin

From the Late Latin orbiculāris, from Latin orbiculus, diminutive of orbis (“orb”).

Phrases

  • orbicular stigma

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