Polyhedron - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Polyhedron :  (noun)

1: a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces

Based on WordNet 2.0

Polyhedron : \Pol`y*he"dron\, n.; pl. E. Polyhedrons., L. Polyhedra. [NL., fr. Gr. ? with many seats or sides; poly`s many _ ? a seat or side: cf. F. poly[`e]dre.] 1. (Geom.) A body or solid contained by many sides or planes.

2. (Opt.) A polyscope, or multiplying glass.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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