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circumorbital

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈsɜː(ɹ).kəmˌɔː(ɹ)b.ɪt.əl/
  • rhymes with -ɔː(ɹ)bɪtəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Around the eye.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of the scales around a reptile's eye.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek κίρκος (kírkos)bor. Latin circus Latin circum Latin circum-bor. English circum- English orbital English circumorbital From circum- + orbital.