trikerion

noun

tri·​ke·​rion
trēˈkēryȯn
variants or tricerion
trīˈsirēˌän
plural trikeria
-yȧ
or triceria
-ēə
: a three-branched candlestick symbolizing the Trinity and used in the Eastern Orthodox Church by bishops (as in pronouncing a benediction)

Word History

Etymology

Middle Greek trikērion, from Greek tri- three + Middle Greek kērion wax candle, from Greek, honeycomb, from kēros wax

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“Trikerion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trikerion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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