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discoid

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dis·coid  (dskoid) also dis·coi·dal (d-skoidl)
adj.
1. Having a flat, circular form; disk-shaped.
2. Related to or having a disk.
3. Botany Having disk flowers only. Used of a composite flower head.
discoid n.
discoid [ˈdɪskɔɪd]
adj also discoidal [dɪsˈkɔɪdəl]
1. like a disc
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of a composite flower such as the tansy) consisting of disc florets only
n
a disclike object
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.discoid - having a flat circular shape
disc-shaped, disclike, discoidal, disk-shaped, disklike
circular, round - having a circular shape


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