triform

triform
/truy"fawrm'/, adj.
1. formed of three parts; in three divisions.
2. existing or appearing in three different forms.
3. combining three different forms.
Also, triformed.
[1400-50; < L triformis. See TRI-, -FORM]

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  • triform — tri•form [[t]ˈtraɪˌfɔrm[/t]] also tri′formed adj. formed of three parts; in three divisions • Etymology: 1400–50; < L triformis. See tri , form …   From formal English to slang

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