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trigon
Trigon (noun) means an ancient three-cornered harp from the East, with four strings, once used to play music at feasts, also called a sabbeka, sackbut or sambuca.
noun
1
An ancient three-cornered harp from the East, with four strings, once used to play music at feasts, also called a sabbeka, sackbut or sambuca.
2
A group of three star signs.
"The Cancer trigon is composed of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces"
3
In astrology, the position of two planets 120 degrees apart from each other.
4
A former ball game for three players standing in a triangular arrangement.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek τρίγωνον (trígōnon, “triangle”), neuter substantive of τρίγωνος (trígōnos, “three-sided”), from τρεῖς (treîs, “three”) + γωνία (gōnía, “bend, angle”). Equivalent to tri- + -gon. Doublet of trigone and trigonon.
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What is the meaning of trigon?
"trigon" (noun) means an ancient three-cornered harp from the East, with four strings, once used to play music at feasts, also called a sabbeka, sackbut or sambuca.
What is another word for trigon?
Other words for "trigon" include triangle, triplicity, trilateral.
What are the different meanings of trigon?
"trigon" has 3 main meanings: 1. An ancient three-cornered harp from the East, with four strings, once used to play music at feasts, also called a sabbeka, sackbut or sambuca; 2. A group of three star signs; 3. In astrology, the position of two planets 120 degrees apart from each other.
