minisphere en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Italian miniaturabor. English miniature English mini- Ancient Greek σφαῖρᾰ (sphaîră)bor. Latin sphaera Late Latin sphērader. Old French spherebor. Middle English spere English sphere English minisphere From mini- + sphere.
Meanings
- A very small sphere, especially a spherical colloidal particle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mini-sphere | alternative | lexicographic | |
| minispheres | Number=Plur | lexicographic |