multangular
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of multangular
1670–80; < Latin multangul ( us ) many-cornered ( mult-, angle 1 ) + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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The plan of the church comprises a tower, nave, two side-aisles, and a chancel; the latter, together with two vestries, forms a semi-octagonal projection, which gives the east end a multangular and unusual appearance.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 472, January 22, 1831 by Various
A. It is distinguished without difficulty by its semicircular arches, its massive piers, which are generally square or cylindrical, though sometimes multangular in form, and from numerous ornamental details and mouldings peculiar to the style.
From The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture, Elucidated by Question and Answer, 4th ed. by Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche
Suffice it to say that the "multangular tower" is a notable evidence of the Roman occupation, though it is much dilapidated.
From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George
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