Decahedra

/ˌdɛkəˈhɛdrə/ noun

Definition

The plural form of decahedron; multiple three-dimensional shapes with ten flat faces.

Etymology

From Greek deca- (ten) + hedra (face/side). This is the standard plural form, following Greek pluralization patterns rather than simply adding -s.

Kelly Says

The plural 'decahedra' uses the original Greek plural form instead of just adding 's'—it's a reminder that English borrowed so much from Greek that we sometimes inherited their grammar too!

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