pentalpha

[ pen-tal-fuh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1810–20; from Greek péntalpha ( pent-, alpha ); so called from the A represented at each point

Thus is the four pointed star Cheops evolved from the five pointed star Pentalpha.

Thus do we close the geometric flower Pentalpha, and convert it into a pyramid.

This star is sometimes called the "pentalpha," as the crossing of its lines suggests five A's.

He was a true and courteous knight, and was not only an earnest supporter, but a charter member of Pentalpha Lodge.

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