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trine

Pronunciation: /tɹaɪn/

The English word “trine” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Triple; threefold.
  2. Denoting the aspect of two celestial bodies which are 120° apart.

noun

  1. A group of three things.
  2. An aspect of two astrological bodies when 120° apart.

verb

  1. To put in the aspect of a trine.
  2. To hang; to execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
  3. To go.

Etymology

From Middle English trine, from Middle French trin, from Latin trīnus.

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