Is a Deltoid Wing the Same as a Kite Shape?

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As title... I am wondering is deltoid same as 'kite shape'? Thanks in advance...
 
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Not unless you're talking about triangular kites. Deltoid means "shaped like a triangle." It comes from the Greek letter delta, Δ. A river delta generally has this shape.
 
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