Anomorhomboidal

/ænəmɔːrɒmˈbɔɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to an anomorhomboid shape; having rhomboidal form with irregular or asymmetrical properties, used in describing mineral crystals or geometric forms.

Etymology

From anomorhomboid plus the suffix '-al,' extending the descriptive term used in crystallography and geometry.

Kelly Says

Mineralogists use words like this when nature almost creates a perfect geometric shape but not quite—it's like mineral crystals are doing geometry homework but left-handed.

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