orbicular

UK
/ɔːˈbɪkjʊlə/
US
/ɔrˈbɪkjələr/

Translations

orbicularnoun
orbiculars
pl
UK
/ɔːˈbɪkjʊlə/
US
/ɔrˈbɪkjələr/
Specialized anatomical use: a ring-shaped muscle that encircles an opening.
orbicularadjective
more orbicular
Comp.
most orbicular
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈbɪkjʊlə/
US
/ɔrˈbɪkjələr/
The artist painted an orbicular design on the ceiling.
Художник нарисовал круглый узор на потолке.
The orbicular leaves of the plant were a unique feature.
Округлые листья растения были уникальной особенностью.

Definitions

orbicularnoun
A ring-shaped muscle that surrounds an orifice, such as the mouth or eyelid.
Damage to the orbicular can impair a person’s ability to blink.
orbicularadjective
Having a rounded or circular shape.
The orbicular leaves of the plant were perfectly symmetrical and pleasing to the eye.
Encircling an aperture; ring-shaped (especially of a muscle).
The orbicular fibres around the eye help it to close tightly.