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spher·i·cal
(sfîr′ĭ-kəl, sfĕr′-) also spher·ic (-ĭk)adj.
1.
a. Having the shape of a sphere; globular.
b. Having a shape approximating that of a sphere.
2. Of or relating to a sphere.
3. Of or relating to celestial bodies.
spher′i·cal·ly adv.
spher′i·cal·ness n.
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Adj. | 1. | spheric - having the shape of a sphere or ball; "a spherical object"; "nearly orbicular in shape"; "little globular houses like mud-wasp nests"- Zane Grey |
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