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hexagram
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hex·a·gram  (hks-grm)
n.
1. A six-pointed star formed by extending each of the sides of a regular hexagon into equilateral triangles.
2. A figure of six lines or sides.
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hexagram

hexagram [ˈhɛksəˌgræm]
n
1. (Mathematics) a star-shaped figure formed by extending the sides of a regular hexagon to meet at six points
2. (Spirituality, New Age, Astrology & Self-help / Astrology) a group of six broken or unbroken lines which may be combined into 64 different patterns, as used in the I Ching
hexagrammoid  adj & n
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Noun1.hexagram - a regular polygon formed by extending each of the sides of a regular hexagon to form two equilateral triangleshexagram - a regular polygon formed by extending each of the sides of a regular hexagon to form two equilateral triangles
Magen David, Mogen David, Shield of David, Solomon's seal, Star of David - a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism
star - a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem
Translations
hexagram [ˈheksəˌgræm] Nhexagrama m


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