pentagram
Syllables: pen·ta·gram/ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/
pentagram noun: the shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.
Noun
pentagram (plural pentagrams)
- The shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.
- Prove that the circles so belonging to the 6 pentagrams formed by 6 lines meet in a point, and so on; the series of theorems being interminable.1871, W. J. C. Miller, editor, Mathematical Questions and Solutions, volume XV, page 47
- The passive pentagrams of spirit are drawn first in the quarters of the passive elements—water and earth—and likewise followed by the appropriate traditional elemental pentagram.2007, Christopher Penczak, The Temple of High Witchcraft: Ceremonies, Spheres, and the Witches' Qabalah, page 345
Proper noun capitalized: Pentagram
the Pentagram
- Synonym of the Pentagon.
- Synonyms:
- the Pentagon
pentagram meaning in Hindi, Tamil and Indonesian
pentagram in Hindi
- shape of five-pointed star
- पंचरेखा pañcrekhā
pentagram in Tamil
- shape of five-pointed star
- பெண்டகிராம் peṇṭakirām
pentagram in Indonesian
- shape of five-pointed star
- pentagram
Synonyms of pentagram
Forms of pentagram
| plural | pentagrams |
|---|---|
| alternative form | pentagramme |
Origin of pentagram
From Ancient Greek πεντάγραμμον (pentágrammon), noun form of the adjectives πεντάγραμμος (pentágrammos) and πεντέγραμμος (pentégrammos, “five-lined, having five lines”). Equivalent to penta- + -gram.
From the shape of the star, symbolizing Satanism.
Words formed from pentagram
Questions about pentagram
- What does pentagram mean?
- Pentagram means the shape of a five-pointed star constructed of five intersecting lines meeting at the vertices, such that a central pentagon and five surrounding isosceles triangles are formed; often with magical connotations; a 5/2 (or 5/3) star polygon.
- What is pentagram in Hindi?
- Pentagram in Hindi is पंचरेखा (pañcrekhā). See Pentagram meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is pentagram?
- Pentagram can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce pentagram?
- Pentagram is pronounced /ˈpɛn.təˌɡɹæm/.
- What is the plural of pentagram?
- The plural of pentagram is pentagrams.
Words near pentagram in the dictionary
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