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helicoid.

Having the form of a flattened helix.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Having the form of a flattened helix.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἑλικοειδής (helikoeidḗs); morphologically, from helico- + -id.

noun
  1. A minimal surface in the form of a flattened helix

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek ἑλικοειδής (helikoeidḗs); morphologically, from helico- + -id.

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