Rhombus

Definitions

1. A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.
2. The rhombus diamond, as one of the suits seen in a deck of playing cards ( or ).
3. In early Greek religion, an instrument whirled on the end of a string similar to a bullroarer.
4. Any of several flatfishes, including the brill and turbot, once considered part of the genus Rhombus, now in Scophthalmus.
   archaic
5. Snails, now in genus Conus or family Conidae.
   archaic

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“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 [...].”

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