"circumlinear" meaning in English

See circumlinear in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From circum- + linear. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|circum|linear}} circum- + linear Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} circumlinear (not comparable)
  1. Composed of encircling lines (such as contours) Tags: not-comparable
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