sistroid

British

/ ˈsɪstrɔɪd /

adjective

contained between the convex sides of two intersecting curves Compare cissoid

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Etymology

Origin of sistroid

C20: from _sistrum + _-oid

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A cissoid angle is the angle included between the concave sides of two intersecting curves; the convex sides include the sistroid angle.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

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