semiglobular

[sem-ee-glob-yuh-ler, sem-ahy-]

adjective

1. possessing the form of half a globe; hemispheric.

Other Word Forms

• semiglobularly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of semiglobular¹

First recorded in 1715–25; semi- + globular

Example Sentences

It rose from the semiglobular mound like a spike from a helmet.

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The pyramidical dome, of the form employed in Stephenson's locomotives, presents a considerable extent of flat surface to the pressure of the steam, and this flat surface requires to be very strongly stayed with angle irons and tension rods; whereas the semiglobular dome of the kind employed in Bury's engines requires no staying whatever.

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