"trigonon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: trigona [plural], trigonons [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek τρῐ́γωνον (trígōnon). Doublet of trigon and trigone. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|τρῐ́γωνον}} Ancient Greek τρῐ́γωνον (trígōnon), {{doublet|en|trigon|trigone}} Doublet of trigon and trigone Head templates: {{en-noun|trigona|+}} trigonon (plural trigona or trigonons)
  1. (music, historical) A small triangular harp. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-trigonon-en-noun-0TetBJBZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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