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deltoid
/ ˈdɛltɔɪd /
noun
- the thick muscle forming the rounded contour of the outer edge of the shoulder and acting to raise the arm
adjective
- shaped like a Greek capital delta, Δ; triangular
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- sub·deltoid adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of deltoid1
C18: from Greek deltoeidēs triangular, from delta
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Example Sentences
A variety (danica) with stalked, deltoid leaves and an oval veiny pod, is plentiful in some places.
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The beautiful creature who was incredulous concerning the diaphragm suggested that he also had hold of the deltoid.
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But the others scornfully suggested that the deltoid was a muscle; they knew, because they had dissected one that very morning.
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The leaves are entire, lobed or toothed, often more or less deltoid or triangular in shape.
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As she stood, turned sideways to him, one hand on her hip, the deltoid muscle was at once contracted and foreshortened.
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