TERNA


Meaning of TERNA in English

/ter"neuh, terr"-/ , n. Rom. Cath. Ch.

a list of three names submitted to the pope as recommended to fill a vacant bishopric or benefice.

[ 1880-85; short for NL terna nomina three names together, fem. of ternus. See TERN 2 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .