triquetrum
- noun
- /traɪˈkwɛtrəm/
- Archaic
- In medieval architecture, a triquetrum was often used as a decorative motif on doorways.
Examples
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She admired the delicate triquetrum pendant hanging from the antique necklace.
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The ancient artifact featured a triquetrum carved into its surface as a symbol of unity.
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The ancient triquetrum was beautifully crafted.
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The triquetrum symbolizes unity in many cultures.
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The ancient artifact featured a triquetrum carved into its surface as a symbol of unity.
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In medieval architecture, a triquetrum was often used as a decorative motif on doorways.
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She admired the delicate triquetrum pendant hanging from the antique necklace.
Synonyms
A symbol with three curved arms that come out from the center
A decorative shape of three linked loops used in Celtic art to show unity
A design of three curved legs or arms that spread out from the center
An area shaped like a triangle often in the body or in old buildings
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bone in the wrist that connects to the pisiform, hamate, and lunate bones
Surface Forms
Etymology
Triquetrum comes from Latin parts like tri- 'three' and a word for 'corner', like in triangle, so it means a three-cornered object or ornament and explains its triangular look.