Synonyms
Etymology

1. hemisphere

noun. ['ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr'] half of the terrestrial globe.

Etymology

  • hemisphaerium (Latin)
  • ἡμισφαίριον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Rhymes with Hemisphere

  • atmosphere
  • biosphere
  • lanphere
  • stratosphere
  • telesphere

How do you pronounce hemisphere?

Pronounce hemisphere as ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr.

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2. hemisphere

noun. ['ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr'] either half of the cerebrum.

Etymology

  • hemisphaerium (Latin)
  • ἡμισφαίριον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. hemisphere

noun. ['ˈhɛmɪsˌfɪr'] half of a sphere.

Etymology

  • hemisphaerium (Latin)
  • ἡμισφαίριον (Ancient Greek (to 1453))