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trine definition

trine (trīn)

adjective

  1. threefold; triple
  2. Astrol. in trine; hence, favorable

Etymology: ME < MFr < L trinus, triple < tres, three

noun

  1. a group of three; triad
  2. Astrol. the aspect of two planets 120 degrees apart, considered favorable
  3. the Trinity

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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