circinal

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κίρκινος (kírkinos, “pair of compasses”). Compare circinus.

Adjective

circinal (comparative more circinal, superlative most circinal)

  1. (archaic, botany) circinate; coiled from the apex towards the base
  2. (medicine) circinate; round of ring-shaped

References

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