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discoid

UK
/ˈdɪskɔɪd/
US
/ˈdɪskoʊɪd/

Translations

discoidnoun
discoids
pl
UK
/ˈdɪskɔɪd/
US
/ˈdɪskoɪd/
The ancient coin was a small, discoid artifact that fascinated the archaeologists.
La pièce antique était un petit discoïde qui fascinait les archéologues.
Additional translations
discoïdeEn archéologie, outil ou objet de forme discoïde.
Synonyms
roundel
disc
disk
disc-shaped object
disk-shaped structure
circular plate
saucer
discoidadjective
more discoid
Comp.
most discoid
Super.
UK
/ˈdɪskɔɪd/
US
/ˈdɪskoʊɪd/
The discoid shape of the plate made it perfect for serving appetizers.
La forme discoïde de l’assiette la rendait parfaite pour servir des amuse-bouches.
Additional translations
discoïdeEn botanique, se dit d’un capitule composé uniquement de fleurons du disque.
Synonyms
disc-like
round
circular
disk-shaped

Definitions

discoidnoun
A flat, circular object or structure.
The ancient coin was a small, discoid artifact that fascinated the archaeologists.
A prehistoric stone tool formed by retouching a flake into a roughly circular, disc-shaped implement.
The excavation yielded several discoids used for scraping hides.
discoidadjective
Having a flat, circular shape.
The discoid shape of the plate made it perfect for serving appetizers.
Relating to or characteristic of a flower head in the daisy family that is composed only of disc florets and lacks ray florets.
In some species of Senecio, the capitulum is strictly discoid.
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