triquetra

tri·que·tra

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trahy-kwee-truh, -kwe-]
- /traɪˈkwi trə, -ˈkwɛ-/
- /trˈaɪkwetrə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-kwee-truh, -kwe-]
- /traɪˈkwi trə, -ˈkwɛ-/

Definitions of triquetra word

noun triquetra a geometrical figure having three points, especially one formed of three intersecting ellipses: The triquetra was often used in ancient art to symbolize a triune deity. 1
noun triquetra an ornament in the shape of three intersecting ellipses roughly forming a triangle 0

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Origin of triquetra

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin triquetrus triquetrous

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Parts of speech for Triquetra

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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triquetra popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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