trifid adjective. ['trʌɪfɪd] In sense 3 also trefid ['trɛfɪd]. M18.
[Latin trifidus, formed as TRI- + fid- stem of findere split.]
1. Chiefly Botany & Zoology. Divided into three parts by deep clefts or notches. M18.

2. gen. Divided into three parts; tripartite. rare. L19.
Trifid Nebula Astronomy an emission nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius which appears to be divided into three by lanes of dark matter.

3. Designating an antique spoon with three notches splitting the end of the handle. L19.

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