ensphere

verb

en·​sphere in-ˈsfir How to pronounce ensphere (audio)
en-
ensphered; ensphering; enspheres

transitive verb

: to enclose in or as if in a sphere

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ensphere was in 1612

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“Ensphere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensphere. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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