Spherical-geometry
noun
1.
the branch of geometry that deals with figures on spherical surfaces.
spherical geometry
noun
1.
the branch of geometry concerned with the properties of figures formed on the surface of a sphere
spherical geometry
The geometry of circles, angles, and figures on the surface of a sphere.
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