Triquetra Definition

trī-kwĕtrə, -kwētrə
triquetrae, triquetras, triquetrum
noun
A figure consisting of three arcs joined at the ends and interlaced, used in various traditions as a religious or heraldic symbol.
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Other Word Forms of Triquetra

Noun

Singular:
triquetra
Plural:
triquetrae, triquetras

Origin of Triquetra

  • Latin feminine of triquetrus three-cornered triquetrous

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Triquetra Sentence Examples

  • The trinity knot, sometimes called the triquetra, is made up of a single, unbroken line that twists to form three points.

  • The Triquetra is also known as the Trinity knot.

  • Also known as a "triquetra," the Celtic trinity knot is an ancient symbol.

  • A three-cornered Celtic knot is also known as the "Trinity" or the "Triquetra" and represents the unity of heart, soul, and mind.

  • The triquetra is a classic Celtic tattoo design. made completely from knot work, this cross is very compact with just three triangular points to symbolize the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Words Starting With

TTRTRI

Words Ending With

ARATRA

Unscrambles

triquetra

Words Starting With T and Ending With A

Starts With T & Ends With AStarts With TR & Ends With AStarts With T & Ends With RA

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With T9 Letter Words Ending With A