TRINE


Meaning of TRINE in English

I. ˈtrīn adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French trin, from Latin trinus, from trini three each; akin to Latin tres three — more at three

Date: 14th century

1. : threefold , triple

2. : of, relating to, or being the favorable astrological aspect of two celestial bodies 120 degrees apart

II. noun

Date: 1552

1. : a group of three : triad

2. : the trine astrological aspect of two celestial bodies

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