triaene

noun

tri·​aene

ˈtrīˌēn

plural -s

: an elongated sponge spicule with three divergent rays at one end

triaenose

trīˈēˌnōs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek triaina trident; akin to Greek treis three

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