inequilateral

adjective

in·​equilateral

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1

: having the two ends unequal

inequilateral bivalve mollusk

2

: having the convolutions of the shell wound obliquely around an axis

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 1 + equilateral

First Known Use

, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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