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conchoid

/kɒŋkoʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does conchoid mean?

noun

A curve or shell-shaped form, especially one resembling the spiral shell of a conch. In mathematics, a conchoid is a curve generated by a point on a line that is a distance from a fixed point.

Example

"The conchoid shape of the seashell was a popular motif in ancient Greek architecture."

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