"tetradecahedral" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From tetradeca- + -hedral. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|tetradeca|hedral}} tetradeca- + -hedral Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} tetradecahedral (not comparable)
  1. In the form of a tetradecahedron. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: tetrakaidekahedral
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