hexagonal
adjective
hex·ag·o·nal
hek-ˈsa-gə-nᵊl 
1
: having six angles and six sides
2
: having a hexagon as section or base
3
: relating to or being a crystal system characterized by three equal lateral axes intersecting at angles of 60 degrees and a vertical axis of variable length at right angles
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The hexagonal wood-frame and stucco buildings, once the Malibu Playhouse and now in the process of being turned into Coldplay’s American base, give off ashram vibes, clustered near the top of a hill that rolls down to the shimmering sea.
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The moiré features large hexagonal cells that act like artificial atoms, hosting electrons.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Craft Gin & Whiskey If the beautiful hexagonal bottle embossed with blossoms isn’t enough for you, the delicious flavor—blended from six Japanese botanicals including Yuzu peel, sencha tea, sakura leaf and flower—makes the House of Suntory Roku Gin hard to resist.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The door fronts highlight striking hexagonal embellishments, bringing a subtle visual texture and dimension to the design.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The moiré features large hexagonal cells that act like artificial atoms, hosting electrons.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Craft Gin & Whiskey If the beautiful hexagonal bottle embossed with blossoms isn’t enough for you, the delicious flavor—blended from six Japanese botanicals including Yuzu peel, sencha tea, sakura leaf and flower—makes the House of Suntory Roku Gin hard to resist.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The door fronts highlight striking hexagonal embellishments, bringing a subtle visual texture and dimension to the design.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Hexagonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hexagonal. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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hexagonal
adjective
hex·ag·o·nal
hek-ˈsag-ən-ᵊl
1
: having six angles and six sides
2
: having a hexagon as a section or base
a hexagonal prism
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