rhombus
nounUK /ˈrɒm.bəs/
US /ˈrɑːm.bəs/
A rhombus is a flat shape with four equal sides that looks like a tilted square.
The kite was shaped like a rhombus.
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2. In geometry, a parallelogram with all four sides equal but angles that are not right angles.
A square is a special kind of rhombus with right angles.
3. A diamond-shaped crystal or gemstone cut.
The pendant held a small rhombus of quartz.
4. A diamond-shaped marking or pattern, such as on fabric or a playing card.
The sweater had a red rhombus pattern across the chest.