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semiellipse

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[sem-ee-i-lips, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm i ɪˈlɪps, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

noun

Geometry.
  1. a half ellipse, usually one containing both ends of the major axis.


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Etymology

Origin of semiellipse

First recorded in 1725–35; semi- + ellipse


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