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discoid

Syllabification: (dis·coid)
Pronunciation: /ˈdisˌkoid/

Definition of discoid

adjective

technical
  • shaped like a disc.

noun

  • a thing that is shaped like a disc, particularly a type of ancient stone tool.

Derivatives

discoidal

Pronunciation: /disˈkoidl/

adjective

Origin:

late 18th century: from Greek diskoeidēs, from diskos (see discus)

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