circulus
(cir-cu-lus)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 any of the concentric circles on each scale of a fish each of which indicates the annual growth of that scale; 2 a ringlike or circular structure
Example Sentence
The growth rate was estimated by the scale circulus spacing.
Synonyms
concentric cirles on a fish scale; ringlike structure; circular structure
Antonyms
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