# rook polynomial

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A generating polynomial of the number of ways to place non-attacking rooks on a generalized form of chessboard.

## Etymology
Coined by John Riordan (mathematician).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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