deltoid

  1. Noun.  The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.
  2. Noun.  The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.
  3. Adjective.  In the shape of the upper case Greek letter delta Δ; triangular.
  4. Adjective.  Of, or connected with the deltoid muscle.
  5. Adjective.  (botany, of leaves) Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.

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