English Explanatory Dictionary

polyabolo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A polyform made by joining right isosceles triangles edge to edge in various arrangements.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

polyabolo polyabolos polyaboloes

Etymology

Blend of poly- + diabolo, from the resemblance of a diabolo in cross-section to two right isosceles triangles joined at the vertices of their right angles.

Synonyms

polyomino polytan
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