tetrahedron
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noun \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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Origin of TETRAHEDRON
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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