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polyhedron

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən, -ˈhɛd-/

Definition of polyhedron

noun (plural polyhedra /-drə/ or polyhedrons)

Geometry
  • a solid figure with many plane faces, typically more than six.

Derivatives

polyhedral

adjective

polyhedric

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from Greek poluedron, neuter (used as a noun) of poluedros 'many-sided'

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