spherical polygon

Definitions of spherical polygon
  1. noun
    a figure on the surface of a sphere bounded by arcs of 3 or more great circles
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    types:
    spherical triangle
    a spherical polygon formed by the arcs of 3 great circles
    type of:
    polygon, polygonal shape
    a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
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