longilateral Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lon`gi*lat"er*al adjective

Etymology

L. longus long + lateralis lateral, fr. latus side.

Definitions

1. Having long sides especially, having the form of a long parallelogram.

   Nineveh . . . was of a longilateral figure, ninety-five furlongs broad, and a hundred and fifty long. Sir T. Browne.