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1. (n.) tangram
a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square cut into five triangles, a square, and a rhomboid, which can be combined so as to form a great variety of other figures.
Etymology: (1860–65; tang-, perh. < Chin TángT'ang , i.e., Chinese + -gram1)
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1. (noun) tangram
a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square divided into seven pieces that must be arranged to match particular designs
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1. (noun) tangram
a Chinese toy made by cutting a square of thin wood, or other suitable material, into seven pieces, as shown in the cut, these pieces being capable of combination in various ways, so as to form a great number of different figures. It is now often used in primary schools as a means of instruction
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