quadrilateral

Etymology

From Latin quadrilaterus, quadri- (“four”) + Latin laterālis (“sided”).

noun

  1. A polygon with four sides.
  2. An area defended by four fortresses supporting each other.
    The Venetian quadrilateral comprised Mantua, Peschiera, Verona, and Legnano.

adj

  1. Having four sides.

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