tetrahedron

noun tet·ra·he·dron \ˌte-trə-ˈhē-drən\

plural tet·ra·he·drons or tet·ra·he·dra\-drə\

Definition of TETRAHEDRON

: a polyhedron that has four faces

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New Latin, from Late Greek tetraedron, neuter of tetraedros having four faces, from Greek tetra- + hedra seat, face — more at sit

First Known Use: 1570

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