| 释义 |
tri·ke·rion
\trēˈkēryȯn\ noun
or tri·ce·ri·on \trīˈsirēˌän\
(plural trike·ria \-yȧ\ ; or trice·ria \-ēə\)
Etymology: Middle Greek trikērion, from Greek tri- three + Middle Greek kērion wax candle, from Greek, honeycomb, from kēros wax — more at tri-, cereus
: a three-branched candlestick symbolizing the Trinity and used in the Eastern Orthodox Church by bishops (as in pronouncing a benediction) |