τριγενής

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

τρῐ- (trĭ-) +‎ -γενής (-genḗs)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

τρῐγενής (trĭgenḗsm or f (neuter τρῐγενές); third declension

  1. (of the three stages in the life of moths and the like) thrice-born
  2. of threefold gender
  3. of three kinds; threefold, triple

Declension

Descendants

  • English: trigenous

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