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rhomboid

Syllabification: (rhom·boid)
Pronunciation: /ˈrämˌboid/

Definition of rhomboid

adjective

  • having or resembling the shape of a rhombus.

noun

  • 1a quadrilateral of which only the opposite sides and angles are equal.

Derivatives

rhomboidal

Pronunciation: /rämˈboidl/

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century (as a noun): from French rhomboïde, or via late Latin from Greek rhomboeidēs, from rhombos (see rhombus)

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