How can I delete an app that doesn't show as installed but is?

I can not delete an app that is on my iphone 5. Unfortunely I do not remember the name of it! It shows up as a moveable round botton within a square on all opened screens. When tapped it opens up four options: Favorites, Siri, Device and Home. It was a cool time saver with the iOS5, but with the addition of comand center in iOS7 It is rather in the way. Does anyone know the name of this app and or how to uninstall it?? Thanks for any help

That did it, it's gone! I don't understand, is it uninstalled?
THANK YOU so much

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