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troika

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɔɪkə/

Definition of troika

noun

  • 1a Russian vehicle pulled by a team of three horses abreast.
  • a team of three horses for a troika.
  • 2a group of three people working together, especially in an administrative or managerial capacity.

Origin:

Russian, from troe 'set of three'

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