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triquetra

triquetra

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A decorative shape of three linked loops used in Celtic art to show unity
  • noun
  • /traɪˈkwɛtrə/
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  • Many ancient cultures used the triquetra as a symbol of the interconnectedness of life, often found in their artwork.

Examples

  • The artist incorporated a beautiful triquetra design into her latest painting, symbolizing unity and strength.

  • I have several of their chocolate molds, including the pentacle, the ritual tools, and the triquetra.

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  • The jeweler crafted a stunning pendant featuring a triquetra, representing love and friendship among three people.

Surface Forms

triquetra singular
triquetras plural

Etymology

Triquetra comes from the Latin parts tri- 'three' and triquetrus 'three-cornered', so it originally meant a three-cornered shape. That's why a triquetra is a three-part knot or loop often seen in Celtic art to show unity or the idea of three, like the word 'trinity'.