orbicular

UK /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ US /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/
adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Circular or spherical in shape; round.

[…] the Method used by Sailors when they mutiny, by signing their names in an orbicular manner, which they call a round Robin; […]

The whole covey of victims was thus netted; the household ruin was thus full and orbicular; and in that proportion the tendency of men and women, flutter as they might, would be helplessly and hopelessly to sink into the all-conquering hands of the mighty murderer.

2

Of a muscle, surrounding an opening; compare orbicularis.

adj

1

Pertaining to an orbicula.

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