deltoid

Definitions


[ˈdɛltɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- triangular
(e.g: a tree with large deltoid leaves)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from French deltoïde, or via modern Latin from Greek deltoeidēs


[ˈdɛltɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thick triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and used for raising the arm away from the body


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from French deltoïde, or via modern Latin from Greek deltoeidēs




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