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ternion
ter·ni·on
/
ˈtɜr
ni
ən
/
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[
tur
-nee-
uh
n
]
Show IPA
noun
a
set
or group of three; triad.
Origin:
1580–90;
<
Latin
terniōn-
(stem of
terniō
) triad. See
tern
2
,
-ion
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ternion
(ˈtɜːnɪən)
—
n
rare
a group of three
[C16: from Latin
terniō
triad, from
ternī
three each; related to
ter
thrice]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Ternion
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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