Orbicular
//ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ// adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Circular or spherical in shape; round.
"[…] the Method used by Sailors when they mutiny, by signing their names in an orbicular manner, which they call a round Robin; […]"
- 2 Pertaining to an orbicula. not-comparable
- 3 Of a muscle, surrounding an opening; compare orbicularis. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 having the shape of a sphere or ball wordnet
- 2 circular or nearly circular wordnet
Example
More examples"[…] the Method used by Sailors when they mutiny, by signing their names in an orbicular manner, which they call a round Robin; […]"
Etymology
Etymology 1
From the Late Latin orbiculāris, from Latin orbiculus, diminutive of orbis (“orb”).
Etymology 2
From orbicula + -ar.
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