rhombus

UK /ˈɹɒmbəs/ US /ˈɹɑːmbəs/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.

2

A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.

3

In early Greek religion, an instrument whirled on the end of a string similar to a bullroarer.

The Greeks also used an instrument called a rhombus, or witches' wheel. As the wheel spun round, it was thought that influence was gained over certain people or circumstances.

4

Any of several flatfishes, including the brill and turbot, once considered part of the genus Rhombus, now in Scophthalmus.

the greedy Tuberon or Shark arm'd with a double row of venemous teeth pursues them, directed by a little Rhombus, Musculus or pilot-fish that scuds to and fro to bring intelligence [...].

5

Snails, now in genus Conus or family Conidae.

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