| quadrangle | 1. <geometry> A plane figure having four angles, and consequently four sides; any figure having four angles. 2. A square or quadrangular space or inclosure, such a space or court surrounded by buildings, especially. Such a court in a college or public school in England. Origin: F, fr. L. Quadrangulum; quattuor four + angulus an angle. See Four, and Angle a corner. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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