demicircle

demicircle
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ at demi-+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: French demi-cercle, from Middle French demi cercle, from demi half + cercle circle — more at circle

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  • Demicircle — Dem i*cir cle, n. [Cf. F. demi cercle.] An instrument for measuring angles, in surveying, etc. It resembles a protractor, but has an alidade, sights, and a compass. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • demicircle — demi·circle …   English syllables

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