TRIVET


Meaning of TRIVET in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' tri-v ə t

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English trevet, from Old English trefet, probably modification of Late Latin triped-, tripes, from Latin, three-footed, from tri- + ped-, pes foot ― more at FOOT

Date: before 12th century

1 : a three-legged stand : TRIPOD

2 : a usually metal stand with short feet for use under a hot dish

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