PENTALPHA

Etymology

Noun

pentalpha (plural pentalphas)

A pentagram.

Synonyms

• pentagram

• pentangle

Source: Wiktionary


Pen*tal"pha, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. pentalpha. See Penta-, and Alpha.]

Definition: A five-pointed star, resembling five alphas joined at their bases; -- used as a symbol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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