"semi-circular" meaning in English

See semi-circular in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more semi-circular [comparative], most semi-circular [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} semi-circular (comparative more semi-circular, superlative most semi-circular)
  1. Alternative spelling of semicircular Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: semicircular
    Sense id: en-semi-circular-en-adj-cTcrDLxM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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