tripos

English

/ˈtɹaɪpɒs/

noun

Definitions

(obsolete) A three-legged structure; a tripod.
() Any of the final examinations for a BA honours degree.
() The list of successful candidates in such an examination.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek τρίπους (tripod, triple-footed).

Origin

Ancient Greek

τρίπους

Gloss

tripod, triple-footed

Concept

Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

tripus Latin
tripūs Latin
tripūs, tripodis Latin
πούς Ancient Greek
τρίπους Ancient Greek