Details of word EPICYCLE

Definition of epicycle

n. - A circle, whose center moves round in the circumference of a greater circle; or a small circle, whose center, being fixed in the deferent of a planet, is carried along with the deferent, and yet, by its own peculiar motion, carries the body of the planet fastened to it round its proper center.
n. - A circle which rolls on the circumference of another circle, either externally or internally.

Word "epicycle" contains 8 letters : C C E E I L P Y

Anagrams for epicycle

Word epicycle has no exact anagram.

Sub-words / Unscramble words / words found within epicycle

Parent words for epicycle


Words starting with epicycle

Words ending with epicycle

No word ends with epicycle.

Words containing epicycle

Hook words (formed by adding one letter) for epicycle


The words in bold in above lists are commonly used english words.

Related word lists for epicycle


Go to top