conical

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"The new fossil is about 15 inches long with a relatively complex, conical body plan, which challenged many of our expectations for the appearance of early sponges."

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Cizeron wore a black jumpsuit, while Fournier Beaudry was decked out in a pink corset reminiscent of Madonna's conical, Jean-Paul Gaultier-style bra.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The conical ship has flown twice before, but never with people aboard.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024

Nonetheless, the tree’s reddish bark, swooping branches and thick, conical base identify it as the Pacific Northwest’s iconic western red cedar.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

He wore a leather jerkin and conical halfhelm, but no badge to tell which side he'd fought on.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin