rhomb

1 of 2

noun

plural rhombs ˈrämz How to pronounce rhomb (audio)

rhomb-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or rhombo-
: rhombus
rhombencephalon

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French rhombe, from Latin rhombus

Combining form

New Latin, from Greek rhombos

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhomb was circa 1578

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Cite this Entry

“Rhomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhomb. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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