discoidal

adjective

dis·​coi·​dal di-ˈskȯi-dᵊl How to pronounce discoidal (audio)
: of, resembling, or producing a disk

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One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers. David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025 One thing that particularly drew his interest was the idea of discoidal aircraft – what are more popularly known as flying saucers. David Szondy, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin discoīdēs discoid + -al entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of discoidal was circa 1706

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“Discoidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/discoidal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

discoidal

adjective
dis·​coi·​dal dis-ˈkȯid-ᵊl How to pronounce discoidal (audio)
: of, resembling, or producing a disk
especially : having the villi restricted to one or more disklike areas

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