'Quadrangle' definitions:

Definition of 'quadrangle'

(from WordNet)
noun
A four-sided polygon [syn: quadrilateral, quadrangle, tetragon]
noun
A rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings [syn: quad, quadrangle]

Definition of 'Quadrangle'

From: GCIDE
  • Quadrangle \Quad"ran`gle\, n. [F., fr. L. quadrangulum; quattuor four + angulus an angle. See Four, and Angle a corner.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. (Geom.) A plane figure having four angles, and consequently four sides; any figure having four angles. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A square or quadrangular space or inclosure, such a space or court surrounded by buildings, esp. such a court in a college or public school in England. [1913 Webster]