deltoid

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής. See also: δέλτα (delta) the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

[edit] Noun

deltoid (plural deltoids)

  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
  2. The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.

[edit] Adjective

deltoid (not comparable)

  1. In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta Δ; triangular.
  2. Of, or connected with the deltoid muscle
  3. (botany, of leaves) Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.

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[edit] Hungarian

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈdɛltoid/
  • Hyphenation: del‧to‧id

[edit] Noun

deltoid (plural deltoidok)

  1. (geometry) kite

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[edit] Polish

deltoid

[edit] Noun

deltoid m.

  1. (geometry) kite

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[edit] Turkish

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: [deltojid]

[edit] Etymology

[edit] Noun

deltoid (definite accusative deltoidi, plural deltoidler)

  1. (geometry) kite

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