English Explanatory Dictionary

orbicular

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Circular or spherical in shape; round.
  2. Of a muscle, surrounding an opening; compare orbicularis.
adj
  1. Pertaining to an orbicula.

Pronunciation

/ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jʊ.lə/ /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔɹˈbɪk.jə.lɚ/ en-us-orbicular.ogg

Word forms

orbicular more orbicular most orbicular

Etymology

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

Related words

orb orbicularly orbicularity

Derived words

hemiorbicular orbicular stigma semiorbicular suborbicular
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