circulus en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)ker-der. Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -ulus Latin circulusbor. English circulus Borrowed from Latin circulus.
Meanings
- A social group of reptiles where there is interaction and personal exchange between individuals.
- A concentric growth ring found on the scales of fish. This ring develops around the focus of the fish's scale.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| circuli | Number=Plur | lexicographic |