noun

trident

trident

Poseidon is often depicted with a trident.

Poseidon is often depicted with a trident.

A trident is a three-pronged spear.

A trident is a three-pronged spear.

((a/the)) trident a three-pronged spear Poseidon is often depicted with a trident.

Synonyms: three-pronged spear, fork

From Latin 'tridens', meaning 'three-toothed', from 'tri-' (three) + 'dens' (tooth).

Remember that 'tri-' means three. A trident has three points, or 'teeth'.

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