trigon

noun

tri·​gon ˈtrī-ˌgän How to pronounce trigon (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Latin trigonum, from Greek trigōnon, from neuter of trigōnos triangular, from tri- + gōnia angle — more at -gon

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trigon was in 1563

Dictionary Entries Near trigon

Cite this Entry

“Trigon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trigon. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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