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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A non-plane curve formed by the intersection of the surface of an oblique cone with the surface of a sphere centred at the cone's vertex.

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a coiled shell approaching a sphere in shape.

Synonyms

All synonyms

funnel shapedinfundibular

Etymology

From sphero- + conic.

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