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Tricorn

//ˈtɹaɪkɔɹn// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having three horns or similar projections. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    A three-cornered hat, with the brim turned up.
  2. 2
    cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points wordnet
  3. 3
    A three-horned fractal.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin tricornis (“three-horned; three-pronged”). By surface analysis, tri- + corn(er). Compare French tricorne (“three-cornered hat”). Doublet of tricorne.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin tricornis (“three-horned; three-pronged”). By surface analysis, tri- + corn(er). Compare French tricorne (“three-cornered hat”). Doublet of tricorne.

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