• halfdane@piefed.social
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        No no, that’s circumnavigation. This is about the length of the perimeter around a circle

        • General_Effort@lemmy.world
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          Nono, you’re thinking of circumference. This is about a semi-precious gemstone in the shape of a small, domesticated mustelid.

          ETA: Maybe it’s too hard. I am thinking of a …

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          zircon ferret

            • General_Effort@lemmy.world
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              Really good. I wouldt have given full marks. Semi-precious gemstone isn’t good enough. Too much reliance on the pronunciation. Good pun, though, I feel. Very groan.

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      No no, you’re thinking of circumvallation. This is about traveling around the entire globe by ship.