triskelion

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”).

• IPA^(key): /trɑɪˈskɛ.li.ən/, /trɪˈskɛ.li.ən/

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triskelion (plural triskelions or triskelia)

1. 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.

• triskeles

triskelion n (plural triskelions, diminutive triskelionnetje n)

1. triskelion; a figure composed of three interlocked spirals (or three bent human legs), with threefold rotational symmetry

   Synonyms: trinacrie, triskel, triskele