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polyhedron n : a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces [also: polyhedra (pl)]

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Etymology

New Latin, from poly "many" + hedron "seat"; compare French polyèdre.

Pronunciation

  • /pɒli'hiːdrən/
  • /pQli"hi:dr@n/

Noun

  1. A solid figure with many faces.
  2. A polyscope, or multiplying glass.

Translations

geometry: solid figure
optics: polyscope See polyscope

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