sicular
/sɪkjʊlər/Definitions
1. adjective
relating to or forming a sicle or sicles
“The sicular shape of the ancient building was a marvel of architecture.”
2. noun
one of the small, usually rounded or oval, portions into which something is divided, especially a part of a coin or a unit of time
“The sicular divisions on the ancient calendar helped the people keep track of time.”
3. noun
a small, usually rounded or oval, part of the shell of a bivalve mollusk, especially a mussel or oyster
“The sicular parts of the mussel’s shell were used to identify the species.”