trigon

Definition

A triangle.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τρίγωνον (trígōnon, “triangle”), neuter substantive of τρίγωνος (trígōnos, “three-sided”), from τρεῖς (treîs, “three”) + γωνία (gōnía, “bend, angle”). Equivalent to tri- + -gon. Doublet of trigone and trigonon.

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."

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