hypogeiody

/ˌhaɪpəˈɡɔɪdɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a shape resembling a partially buried sphere, often used to describe the form of a dome or vault in architecture or geology.

“The ancient temple’s dome had a distinctive hypogeoid shape, giving it a unique appearance.”

Synonyms

  • dome
  • spheroid

Antonyms

  • cylindrical
  • ellipsoid