triskelion
English edit
Etymology edit
Coined c. 1881, as a diminutive of triskeles, specifically in numismatics to refer to minuscule forms of the symbol found on ancient coins. No direct derivation from Katharevousa τρισκέλιον (triskélion, “three-legged stool; rule of three, analogy”).
Pronunciation edit
- IPA(key): /trɑɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/, /trɪ.ˈskɛ.li.ən/
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Noun edit
triskelion (plural triskelions or triskelia)
- A figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry.
- Sicily and the Isle of Man use triskelia as their emblems.
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
figure composed of three interlocked spirals, or three bent human legs
Dutch edit
Noun edit
triskelion n (plural triskelions, diminutive triskelionnetje n)
- triskelion; a figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry