limacon

/ˈlɪməkɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hypocycloid curve, specifically a curve traced by a point on a circle that rolls inside another circle.

“The mathematician studied the properties of limacon curves in her thesis.”

2. noun

A type of seashell, typically having a swollen shape.

“The beachcomber found a beautiful limacon shell washed up on the shore.”

Synonyms

  • cycloid
  • hypocycloid

Antonyms

  • epicycloid