squircular

English

Etymology

Blend of square +‎ circular

Adjective

squircular (comparative more squircular, superlative most squircular)

  1. (rare) Of the shape of a squircle, intermediate between a square and a circle.
  2. Combining circular and square shapes.
    • 1985, Hospital Practice, volume 20, page 131:
      At the NCI, the applicator shapes most often used are circular or "squircular." The squircle applicator has one square and one round end, and it is beveled so that the circular end is longer.
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