Found 2 items, similar to Polyhedron.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: polyhedron
polyhedron
n : a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
[also:
polyhedra (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Polyhedron
Polyhedron
\Pol`y*he"dron\, n.; pl. E.
Polyhedrons., L.
Polyhedra. [NL., fr. Gr. ? with many seats or sides; poly`s
many + ? a seat or side: cf. F. poly[`e]dre.]
1. (Geom.) A body or solid contained by many sides or planes.
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2. (Opt.) A polyscope, or multiplying glass.
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