triga

noun

tri·​ga

ˈtrēgə,

-rīgə

plural trigae

-rēˌgī,

-rīˌjē

1

: an ancient Roman 3-horse chariot

2

: a 3-horse team (as for a triga)

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, contraction of Latin trijuga, feminine of trijugus of a team of three, threefold, from tri- + jugum yoke, team

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