a·myg·da·loid ( -m g d-loid )n. A volcanic rock containing many amygdules. adj. also a·myg·da·loi·dal ( -mgd-loidl)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.] |
amygdaloidal [əˌmɪgdəˈlɔɪdəl]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of a volcanic rock) containing amygdales
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a less common form of amygdaloid [2]
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| Adj. | 1. |  amygdaloidal - shaped like an almond rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; "low rounded hills"; "rounded shoulders" |
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