Definition of lentoid in English:
lentoid
adjective ˈlɛntɔɪdˈlɛntɔɪd
another term for lenticular (sense 1)
Example sentencesExamples
- Five hydrospire pores are also big, elliptical or thickly lentoid.
- Images of goats, birds, trees, and other plants decorate both sides of this lentoid flask.
- This Minoan seal is lentoid, which describes its shape when viewed in profile.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin lens, lent- 'lentil' + -oid.
Definition of lentoid in US English:
lentoid
adjectiveˈlɛntɔɪdˈlentoid
another term for lenticular (sense 1)
Example sentencesExamples
- This Minoan seal is lentoid, which describes its shape when viewed in profile.
- Five hydrospire pores are also big, elliptical or thickly lentoid.
- Images of goats, birds, trees, and other plants decorate both sides of this lentoid flask.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Latin lens, lent- ‘lentil’ + -oid.