Italian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἑλικοειδής (helikoeidḗs, spiral, adjective), derived from ἕλιξ (hélix, spiral, noun).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.liˈkɔj.de/
  • Rhymes: -ɔjde
  • Hyphenation: e‧li‧còi‧de

Adjective

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elicoide (plural elicoidi)

  1. helical, spiral
    Synonym: elicoidale
  2. (botany) helicoid

Derived terms

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Noun

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elicoide m (plural elicoidi)

  1. (mathematics) helicoid

Further reading

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  • elicoide1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
  • elicoide2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana