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trigon

Syllabification: (tri·gon)
Pronunciation: /ˈtrīˌgän/
Definition of trigon

noun

  • archaic term for triangle.
  • an ancient triangular lyre or harp.
  • a triangular cutting region formed by three cusps on an upper molar tooth.

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'triangle'): via Latin from Greek trigōnon, neuter of trigōnos 'three-cornered'

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