TANGRAM

tangram

(noun) a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tangram (plural tangrams)

A Chinese puzzle made of a square that is cut up into different triangular pieces which can then be reassembled to make designs.

Anagrams

• Gartman, trangam

Source: Wiktionary


Tan"gram, n. Etym: [Cf. Trangram.]

Definition: A Chinese toy made by cutting a square of thin wood, or other suitable material, into seven pieces, as shown in the cut, these pieces being capable of combination in various ways, so as to form a great number of different figures. It is now often used in primary schools as a means of instruction.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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