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In the video, Sid, Gerald, May, and Gabriela tell jokes about trees and leaves all while poking their heads out of doors shaped like a triangle, a circle, a square, and a hexagon.
4 .—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025 These are generally hexagonal in shape because hexagons can be tiled into large arrays easily; JWST uses just such an arrangement.—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 23 Nov. 2023 The hexagon shape creates an unexpected focal point, while light blue walls add serenity to this space.
12.—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025 It’s called The Foley House, and it’s known for its hexagon shape and breathtaking views of the city by the water.—David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hexagon
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Etymology
Greek hexagōnon, neuter of hexagōnos hexagonal, from hexa- + gōnia angle — more at -gon
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