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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