rhombus in Latin
rhombus in Latin is rhombus — rhombus means a parallelogram whose sides are all equal in length.
rhombus in Latin
rhombus
(geometry) A parallelogram having all sides of equal length. [from 16th c.]
What does "rhombus" mean?
- noun A parallelogram whose sides are all equal in length.
- noun The diamond suit used in a pack of playing cards.
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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."
- noun A name for various flatfish, such as brill and turbot, once grouped in one genus but now classified differently.
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- 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 Latin?
"rhombus" in Latin is rhombus. rhombus means: A parallelogram whose sides are all equal in length.
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