spheroid
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spher·oid

noun \ˈsfir-ˌid, ˈsfer-\

Definition of SPHEROID

: a figure resembling a sphere; also : an object of approximately spherical shape
sphe·roi·dal \sfi-ˈri-dəl\ also spheroid adjective
sphe·roi·dal·ly \-dəl-ē\ adverb

First Known Use of SPHEROID

1570

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