Triquetrous
/tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹəs/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Triangular; especially (in natural sciences), having a triangular cross-section.
"the lithostrata or figured pavements of the ancients […] consisted not all of square stones, but were divided into triquetrous segments, honey-combs, and sexangular figures, according to Vitruvius"
Example
More examples"the lithostrata or figured pavements of the ancients […] consisted not all of square stones, but were divided into triquetrous segments, honey-combs, and sexangular figures, according to Vitruvius"
Etymology
From Latin triquetrus.