Hexagonous

/hɛkˈsæɡənəs/ adjective

Definition

Having six angles or sides; hexagonal or relating to a hexagon.

Etymology

From Greek 'hex-' (six) and '-gonus' (angled), using the Latin/Greek combining form. This is a rare scientific variant, less common than 'hexagonal.'

Kelly Says

Botanists occasionally use this term to describe certain plant structures with six-angled forms, though most modern texts prefer the simpler 'hexagonal'—it's the kind of word that makes you sound like you're reading very old plant journals.

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