POLYEDRE, Fr. See [Polyedron].
Lunettes Polyedres, Fr. Magnifying glasses.
| POLYEDRICAL, | - | |
| POLYEDROUS, |
having many sides.
POLYEDRON, a solid figure or body consisting of many sides.
POLYGRAPHIE, Fr. See Polygraphy.
POLYNOMIAL, (Polynôme, Fr.) an algebraical term, signifying a quantity made up of many others by means of the sign + or more, and the sign - or less.
POLYORCETE, Fr. a term used among the french to distinguish great warriors. It literally signifies the taking of strong towns. Marshals Saxe and Lowendalh, les grands Polyorcetes of the last century.
| POLYTECHNIQUE, | - | |
| Ecole Polytechnique, |
a word derived from the Greek, and used by the French to distinguish an establishment in which all sciences are taught. The military school, which existed during the French monarchy, is comprised in this institution. See [Military School].