n. A polygon with 12 sides and 12 angles. [Greek dōdekagōnon : dōdeka, twelve (duo, two; see dwo- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + deka, ten; see dek in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + -gōnon, -gon.] do′de·cago·nal (dō′dĕ-kăgə-nəl) adj. (click for a larger image) dodecagon |
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