tricorne

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points

Etymology

From French tricorne, from Latin tricornis. Doublet of tricorn.

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Synonyms

tricorn

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