About The Word Annulus
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Annulus
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What's The Definition Of Annulus?
[n] (fungi) remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the lower part of the stem
[n] a toroidal shape; "a ring of ships in the harbor"; "a halo of smoke" Synonyms | Synonyms for Annulus: anchor ring | anulus | doughnut | halo | ring Related Terms | Find terms related to Annulus: See Also | fairy circle | fairy ring | partial veil | plant part | toroid | velum Annulus In Webster's Dictionary \An"nu*lus\, n.; pl. {Annuli}. [L.]
1. A ring; a ringlike part or space.
2. (Geom.)
(a) A space contained between the circumferences of two
circles, one within the other.
(b) The solid formed by a circle revolving around a line
which is the plane of the circle but does not cut it.
3. (Zo["o]l.) Ring-shaped structures or markings, found in,
or upon, various animals.
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