Definition:Deltahedron/Linguistic Note
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Linguistic Note on Deltahedron
The word deltahedron derives ultimately from Classical Greek:
- delta, the Greek letter $\Delta$, which is traditionally triangular in shape
- hedron (a form of ἕδρα), meaning base or seat.
The technically correct plural of deltahedron is deltahedra, but the word deltahedrons can often be found.