Trigon

Origin

From Ancient Greek τρίγωνον (trigōnon, "triangle"), neuter substantive of τρίγωνος (trigōnos, "three sided"), from τρεῖς (treis, "three") + γωνία (gōnia, "bend, angle").

Full definition of trigon

Noun

1. (geometry, rare) A triangle.
2. An ancient triangular harp of Oriental origin which had four strings and was often used for banquet music. Also called sabbeka, sackbut, sambuca.
3. (astrology) A division consisting of three signs.
4. (astrology) A trine; an aspect of two planets distant 120 degrees from each other.
5. An old ball game played by three people standing in a triangular formation.

Related terms

• trigonometry