hexagon

[ hek-suh-gon, -guhn ]
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noun
  1. a polygon having six angles and six sides.

Origin of hexagon

1
From the Greek word hexágōnon, dating back to 1560–70. See hexa-, -gon

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British Dictionary definitions for hexagon

hexagon

/ (ˈhɛksəɡən) /


noun
  1. a polygon having six sides

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Scientific definitions for hexagon

hexagon

[ hĕksə-gŏn′ ]


  1. A polygon having six sides.

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Cultural definitions for hexagon

hexagon

A polygon having six sides.

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