dodecahedron
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do·deca·he·dron

noun \(ˌ)dō-ˌde-kə-ˈhē-drən\
plural do·deca·he·drons or do·deca·he·dra\-drə\

Definition of DODECAHEDRON

: a solid having 12 plane faces
do·deca·he·dral \-drəl\ adjective

Origin of DODECAHEDRON

Greek dōdekaedron, from dōdeka- + -edron -hedron
First Known Use: circa 1570

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