hexagram
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhɛksəɡɹæm/
Noun
hexagram (plural hexagrams)
- A hollow six-pointed star formed by overlapping two equilateral triangles. [1826[1]]
- Synonyms: kagome, Magen David, rhombus star, Shield of David, Star of David, Star of Life
- Any of the 64 sets of solid and broken lines, formed by pairs of trigrams, used for divination in the I Ching. [1804[1]]
- A large silver coin minted during the Byzantine Empire.
Alternative forms
- hexagramme (rare)
Related terms
Translations
star shape
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See also
References
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “hexagram”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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