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Giˊbbous solid [with Mathematicians]
Giˊbbous solid [with Mathematicians] is
that which is comprehended of gibbous superficies, and either a sphere or
various. A sphere is a gibbous body absolutely round and
globular.
A Various Gibbous Body is a body which is comprehended by various
superficies, and a circular base, and is either a cone or a
cylinder.
Definition taken from
The Universal Etymological English Dictionary,
edited by Nathan Bailey (1736)
Geryon *
Goat