"trioval" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: triovals [plural]
Etymology: Blend of triangle + oval Etymology templates: {{blend|en|triangle|oval}} Blend of triangle + oval Head templates: {{en-noun}} trioval (plural triovals)
  1. A shape that is a hybrid of triangle and oval, sometimes used for motor racetracks. Categories (topical): Motor racing Synonyms: tri-oval
    Sense id: en-trioval-en-noun-2t-fC8Cs Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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