Meaning

(countable, geometry, rare) A triangle..

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable, geometry, rare) A triangle.
2. (countable, historical, music) An ancient triangular harp of Oriental origin which had four strings and was often used for banquet music. Also called sabbeka, sackbut, sambuca.
3. (countable, astrology) A division consisting of three star signs.
4. (countable, astrology) A trine; an aspect of two planets distant 120 degrees from each other.
5. (uncountable, historical) An old ball game played by three people standing in a triangular formation. (See Wikipedia's entry for the game)
6. (countable, zoology) The cusp (cutting region) of the crown of an upper molar, usually the anterior part.

Example Sentences

The Cancer trigon is composed of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces

In the horoscope of Christ's nativity.[…]Whether a trigon or no, this tetragon I am sure there was.

Word Forms

• trigons

Synonyms for trigon

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When Should You Use Trigon?

Use trigon when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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