triskelion

/trɑɪˈskɛ.li.ən/

TRⱭꞮSKƐ · li · ən (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek τρισκέλιον (triskélion).

Example Sentences

  • "Coordinate term: tetraskelion"
  • "Sicily and the Isle of Man use triskelia as their emblems."
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