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English
Etymology
From Middle English holy Trinitee, a partial translation of earlier hali þrumnesse, haliʒ ðrymnesse (“holy trinity”, literally “holy threeness”), from Old English hālgu þrines. Equivalent to holy + Trinity.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Holy Trinity
- (Christianity) The three persons of the Godhead: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- (US, informal) Three prestigious colleges in the US: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
- (US, informal) Celery, bell peppers and onions, three important ingredients in Cajun cuisine.
- (pharmacology, informal) The combination of an opioid, a benzodiazepine, and carisoprodol.
Synonyms
Coordinate terms
- (mixture of vegetables):
- brunoise (“leeks, celery, and carrots”)
- GGS (“ginger, garlic, and scallions”)
- mirepoix (“onions, celery, and carrots”)
Translations
the three persons of the Godhead