(ˈ)trī¦fektə noun
( -s )
Etymology: tri- + per fecta
1. : a variation of the perfecta in which a bettor must select the first 3 finishers of a race in the correct order of finish in order to win — called also triple — compare superfecta herein
2. : triple 1b
achieved a show-business trifecta : a platinum record, a hit TV series, and an Oscar nomination