English Explanatory Dictionary

orbicularis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A muscle surrounding an opening.

Pronunciation

/ɔːˌbɪk.jʊˈlɑː.ɹɪs/ /ɔɹˌbɪk.jəˈlɛɹ.ɪs/

Word forms

orbicularis orbiculares

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin orbiculāris, clipping of mūsculus orbiculāris (“orbicular muscle”). Doublet of orbicular.

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