POLYHEDRA

POLYHEDRON

polyhedron

(noun) a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

polyhedra

plural of polyhedron

Source: Wiktionary


POLYHEDRON

Pol`y*he"dron, n.; pl. E. Polyhedrons., L. Polyhedra. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. polyèdre.]

1. (Geom.)

Definition: A body or solid contained by many sides or planes.

2. (Opt.)

Definition: A polyscope, or multiplying glass.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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