"threequel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: threequels [plural]
Etymology: Blend of three + sequel Etymology templates: {{blend|en|three|sequel}} Blend of three + sequel Head templates: {{en-noun}} threequel (plural threequels)
  1. (narratology) The chronologically third part of any series of works, especially a movie trilogy. Categories (topical): Narratology Synonyms: trequel, 3quel, 3-quel, three-quel Related terms: interquel, midquel, postquel, prequel, -quel, sequel, threepeat

Inflected forms

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