"semi-elliptical" meaning in English

See semi-elliptical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /sɛmiˈɪˈlɪp.tɪkəl/ [UK]
Etymology: From semi- + elliptical. Etymology templates: {{af|en|semi-|elliptical}} semi- + elliptical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semi-elliptical (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of semielliptical Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: semielliptical
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