a·myg·da·loid

(ə-mĭg′də-loid′)

A volcanic rock containing many amygdules.

adj. also a·myg·da·loi·dal (-loi′dl)

1. Shaped like an almond.

2. Anatomy Of or relating to the amygdala.

3. Resembling a volcanic rock that contains many amygdules.

[Latin amygdala, almond; see amygdala + -oid.]

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amygdaloid

(əˈmɪɡdəˌlɔɪd)

(Geological Science) a volcanic igneous rock containing amygdales

adj

1. having the shape of an almond

2. (Geological Science) a less common form of amygdaloidal¹

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a•myg•da•loid

(əˈmɪg dəˌlɔɪd)

n.

1. a volcanic rock in which rounded cavities formed by the expansion of gas or steam have later become filled with deposits of various minerals.

adj.

2. Also, a•myg`da•loi′dal. almond-shaped.

[1785–95]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	amygdaloid - volcanic rock in which rounded cavities formed by expanding gas have subsequently become filled with mineral deposits volcanic rock - extrusive igneous rock solidified near or on the surface of the Earth
Adj.	1.	amygdaloid - shaped like an almond almond-shaped, amygdaliform, amygdaloidal rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; "low rounded hills"; "rounded shoulders"

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