Orbicular

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ɔːˈbɪk.jÉ™.lÉ™/, /ɔːˈbɪk.jÊŠ.lÉ™/
• US IPA: /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lÉš/, /ɔɹˈbɪk.jÉ™.lÉš/

Origin

From the Late Latin orbiculāris, from Latin orbiculus, diminutive of orbis ("orb").

Full definition of orbicular

Adjective

1. Circular or spherical in shape; round.

Related terms

• orb
• orbicularly
• orbicularity