triskelion
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Etymology
Coined c. 1881, as a diminutive of triskeles, specifically in numismatics to refer to minuscule forms of the symbol found on ancient coins. No direct derivation from Katharevousa τρισκέλιον (triskélion, “three-legged stool; rule of three, analogy”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /trɑɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/, /trɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/
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Noun
triskelion (plural triskelions or triskelia)
- A figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry.
- Sicily and the Isle of Man use triskelia as their emblems.
Synonyms
Translations
figure composed of three interlocked spirals, or three bent human legs
Noun
triskelion n (plural triskelions, diminutive triskelionnetje n)
- triskelion; a figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry
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