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.] |
amygdaloid [əˈmɪgdəˌlɔɪd]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a volcanic igneous rock containing amygdales
adj
1. having the shape of an almond
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a less common form of amygdaloidal [1]
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| 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 rounded - curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; "low rounded hills"; "rounded shoulders" |
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