triquetrous

/traɪˈkwɛtrəs/
adjective
  1. Having three sides or three corners; triangular in cross-section.
    • The stem of the sedge plant is triquetrous, with three distinct edges.
    • The mineral sample had a triquetrous crystal structure.
    • Botanists noted the triquetrous shape of the seed capsule.
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