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an·​gu·​lous | \ ˈaŋgyələs \
variants: or less commonly angulose \ -​ˌlōs \

Definition of angulous

archaic
: having angles or corners : angular

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First Known Use of angulous

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for angulous

French anguleux, from Latin angulosus, from angulus angle + -osus -ous, -ose

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“Angulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angulous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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