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trident

nounmasculine/tɾiˈdẽtɨ/low

tri·den·te

Definition

A three-pronged spear, especially the scepter attributed to the god Neptune/Poseidon.
In mythology, Neptune is depicted with a trident.
The diver used a trident for fishing.
Common collocations
Neptune's tridentthree-pronged spear

Etymology

Do latim 'tridens, tridentis' (de 'tri-', três + 'dens', dente).

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