"conifold" meaning in English

See conifold in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: conifolds [plural]
Etymology: Blend of conic + manifold or similar. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|conic|manifold}} Blend of conic + manifold Head templates: {{en-noun}} conifold (plural conifolds)
  1. (mathematics) A certain generalization of a manifold, capable of containing conical singularities. Wikipedia link: conifold Categories (topical): Mathematics
    Sense id: en-conifold-en-noun-H86IJaK9 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Topological spaces Topics: mathematics, sciences

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