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Decagons

[dek-uh-gon] Origin

dec·a·gon

[dek-uh-gon]
noun Geometry.
a polygon having ten angles and ten sides.

Origin:
1565–75; < Medieval Latin decagōnum. See deca-, -gon

de·cag·o·nal [duh-kag-uh-nl] , adjective
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Decagons is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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decagon
early 17c., from M.L. decagonum, from Gk. dekagonon, from Gk. deka "ten" + gonia "corner, angle" (see knee).
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decagon   (děk'ə-gŏn')  Pronunciation Key 
A polygon having ten sides.
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