"polyabolo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyabolos [plural], polyaboloes [plural]
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. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|poly-|diabolo}} Blend of poly- + diabolo Head templates: {{en-noun|s|polyaboloes}} polyabolo (plural polyabolos or polyaboloes)
  1. (geometry) A polyform made by joining right isosceles triangles edge to edge in various arrangements. Wikipedia link: polyabolo Categories (topical): Geometry Synonyms: polyomino, polytan
    Sense id: en-polyabolo-en-noun-S265KbAz Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences

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