orbiculate
[ awr-bik-yuh-lit, -leyt ]
/ ɔrˈbɪk yə lɪt, -ˌleɪt /
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adjective
orbicular; rounded.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also or·bic·u·lat·ed [awr-bik-yuh-ley-tid] /ɔrˈbɪk yəˌleɪ tɪd/ .
Origin of orbiculate
OTHER WORDS FROM orbiculate
or·bic·u·late·ly, adverbor·bic·u·la·tion, nounsub·or·bic·u·late, adjectivesub·or·bic·u·lat·ed, adjectiveWords nearby orbiculate
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Example sentences from the Web for orbiculate
Pericarp woody, dehiscent at the tip by 2–4 valves; contains 1–4 seeds, slightly orbiculate, coriaceous.
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