tricorn

/ˈtraɪkɔrn/
noun
  1. A hat with the brim turned up on three sides, popular in the 18th century.
    • She found an antique tricorn in her grandmother's attic.
    • The actor playing George Washington wore a tricorn on stage.
    • At the historical reenactment, many men wore tricorns and long coats.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Having three horns or three corners.
    • The tricorn shape of the hat made it easy to fold and store.
    • The tricorn roof of the building gave it a unique look.
    • Some ancient coins had a tricorn design on one side.
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