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pentagon

noun pen·ta·gon \ˈpen-tə-ˌgän\

mathematics : a flat shape that has five sides and five corners

the Pentagon : the building in Washington, D.C., that is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense

: the leaders of the U.S. military

Full Definition of PENTAGON

:  a polygon of five angles and five sides
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Origin of PENTAGON

Greek pentagōnon, from neuter of pentagōnos pentagonal, from penta- + gōnia angle — more at -gon
First Known Use: 1570

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Pentagon

noun

Definition of PENTAGON

:  the United States military leadership

Origin of PENTAGON

the Pentagon building, headquarters of the Department of Defense
First Known Use: 1945
PENTAGON Defined for Kids

pentagon

noun pen·ta·gon \ˈpen-tə-ˌgän\

Definition of PENTAGON for Kids

:  a flat geometric figure having five angles and five sides

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