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trikerion

noun
tri·​ke·​rion | \ trēˈkēryȯn\
variants: or tricerion \ trīˈsirēˌän \
plural trikeria\ -​yȧ \ or triceria\ -​ēə \

Definition of trikerion

: a three-branched candlestick symbolizing the Trinity and used in the Eastern Orthodox Church by bishops (as in pronouncing a benediction)

History and Etymology for trikerion

Middle Greek trikērion, from Greek tri- three + Middle Greek kērion wax candle, from Greek, honeycomb, from kēros wax

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