orbicular

Meaning

1. Circular or spherical in shape; round.
2. (not-comparable) Of a muscle, surrounding an opening; compare orbicularis.

Synonyms

globular

spherical

orbiculate

ball-shaped

circular

spheroidal

global

spheric

round

rounded

globose

chlamydeous

disc-shaped

ball

full-orbed

bulbous

circumferential

complete

rotary

rotund

spheroid

orbed

ring-shaped

bulbshaped

pelletized

Translations

sferico

sphérique

kugelförmig

στρογγυλός

esférico

orbicolare

anulare

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orbiculaire

orbiculé

σφαιρικός

globoso

globulaire

global

mondial

σφαιροειδής

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/

Etymology

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