triquetran.
/trʌɪˈkwɛtrə/, /trʌɪˈkwiːtrə/, U.S. /traɪˈkwitrə/, /traɪˈkwɛtrə/ΘΚΠ
the world > space > shape > angularity > specific angular shape > [noun] > triangle
triangle1398
triquetra1586
trigon1600
trilateral1766
the world > relative properties > number > geometry > shape or figure > [noun] > two-dimensional > triangle
triangle1398
trigon1600
triquetra1706
trilateral1766
trilineal1807
1586 J. Ferne Blazon of Gentrie 48 A coate-armor, wherin something would be borne resemblant somewhat to the signes of that art [heraldry], as Circles, Spheres, Triquetras, Pyramides, &c.
1706 Phillips's New World of Words (new ed.) Triquetra, a Triangle, or three-cornered Figure.
2. An ornament of triangular shape, formed of three interlaced arcs or lobes. Also attributive.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > ornamental art and craft > pattern or design > [noun] > interlaced
fretc1385
friar knots1488
chainwork1551
knot1638
Gordian knotc1660
meander1706
entrelac1723
triquetra1845
knotwork1851
strapwork1854
Celtic knot1865
snake-knot1866
aligreek1867
plaitwork1871
honeycomb work1874
strap-ornament1895
honeycomb1924
1845 G. Petrie Round Towers Ireland ii. iii. 323 That curious triangular figure, known among medallists by the name of triquetra..formed by the ingenious interlacing of a single cord or line.
1887 J. R. Allen Early Christian Symbolism 111 The foot [of the Irish Cross] is finished off..with a triangular point and a triquetra knot.
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