noun
- plural of triskelion; ancient Celtic symbols consisting of three interlocked spirals or three bent human legs, typically arranged in rotational symmetry
Usage: heraldic; archaeological
Examples
- The ancient stone carvings featured several triskelions as decorative motifs.
- Triskelions appear frequently on Celtic artifacts from the Iron Age.
- The museum’s collection includes coins bearing triskelions from the Isle of Man.
- Archaeological evidence shows triskelions were used across various Celtic cultures.
- The flag of the Isle of Man displays one of the most famous triskelions.
- Medieval manuscripts often incorporated triskelions into their illuminated borders.