discoid Antonyms

Meaning of discoid

Wordnet

discoid (s)

having a flat circular shape

Webster

discoid (a.)

Having the form of a disk, as those univalve shells which have the whorls in one plane, so as to form a disk, as the pearly nautilus.

Webster

discoid (n.)

Anything having the form of a discus or disk; particularly, a discoid shell.

discoid Sentence Examples

  1. The discoid shape of the capsule distinguishes this species from others in the genus.
  2. The fruit is discoid, 2-3 mm in diameter, and brown.
  3. The discoid spore is a type of spore that is shaped like a disc.
  4. The discoid structure is a flat, circular shape that is often found in nature.
  5. The discoid cells are circular in shape and have a distinct cell wall.
  6. The discoid gland is a small, round gland that produces a sticky substance.
  7. The discoid shield is a protective structure that is found on the backs of some animals.
  8. The discoid organ is a sensory organ that is found in some animals.
  9. The discoid membrane is a thin, circular membrane that separates two structures.
  10. The discoid valve is a type of valve that is used in some engineering applications.

FAQs About the word discoid

having a flat circular shapeHaving the form of a disk, as those univalve shells which have the whorls in one plane, so as to form a disk, as the pearly nautilus

globular, annular,discoidal, spherical, ringlike, circular,disklike, spiral, roundish, bulbous

nonspherical,nonspherical,,

The discoid shape of the capsule distinguishes this species from others in the genus.

The fruit is discoid, 2-3 mm in diameter, and brown.

The discoid spore is a type of spore that is shaped like a disc.

The discoid structure is a flat, circular shape that is often found in nature.