Spheral
/ˈsfɪərəl/noun
Relating to or resembling a sphere.
Did you know?Ancient Greek philosophers used the sphere as a symbol of cosmic perfection, and the Greek word sphaira eventually gave English both sphere and spheral.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σφαῖρα (sphaira)
“A ball, globe, or rounded body”
Late Latin
Latin
sphaera
“A sphere, globe, or celestial sphere”
Middle English
Middle English
spere
“A globe or celestial sphere”
15th Century
English
sphere
“A globe; the apparent curved heavens surrounding Earth”
17th Century
English
spheral
“Relating to a sphere or spherical form”
Modern English
English
spheral
“Of, relating to, or resembling a sphere”