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orbiculate


or·bic·u·late

adj \r-ˈbi-kyə-lət\

Definition of ORBICULATE

: circular or nearly circular in outline <an orbiculate leaf> — see leaf illustration

First Known Use of ORBICULATE

circa 1760

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