Hemispherical

Hemispherical
Hemispheric Hem`i*spher"ic, Hemispherical Hem`i*spher"ic*al, a. [Cf. F. h['e]misph['e]rique.] Containing, or pertaining to, a hemisphere; as, a hemispheric figure or form; a hemispherical body. [1913 Webster]

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