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Annulus

Annulus Meaning & Definition
Annulus Definition And Meaning

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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