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rhombus in French

rhombus in French is losange, rhombus — rhombus means a parallelogram whose sides are all equal in length.

rhombus in French

losange
noun
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]
rhombus
noun
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]

What does "rhombus" mean?

  1. noun A parallelogram whose sides are all equal in length.
  2. noun The diamond suit used in a pack of playing cards.
  3. noun In early Greek religious practice, a device spun round on a length of string, resembling a bullroarer.
    "The Greeks also used an instrument called a rhombus, or witches' wheel. As the wheel spun round, it was thought that influence was gained over certain people or circumstances."
  4. noun A name for various flatfish, such as brill and turbot, once grouped in one genus but now classified differently.
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rhombus in a sentence

  • The Greeks also used an instrument called a rhombus, or witches' wheel. As the wheel spun round, it was thought that influence was gained over certain people or circumstances.

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What is "rhombus" in French?
"rhombus" in French is losange, rhombus. rhombus means: A parallelogram whose sides are all equal in length.
Are there other ways to say "rhombus" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "rhombus": losange, rhombus.
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