"triquetrous" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹəs/ [UK] Forms: more triquetrous [comparative], most triquetrous [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin triquetrus. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|triquetrus}} Latin triquetrus Head templates: {{en-adj}} triquetrous (comparative more triquetrous, superlative most triquetrous)
  1. Triangular; especially (in natural sciences), having a triangular cross-section. Translations (Translations): триъгълен (triǎgǎlen) (Bulgarian), tríquetro (Portuguese), triquetro (Spanish)
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