tern

Meanings

• Noun

  A three-cornered shape or object.

  - "The sail of a triangular sailboat is called a tern."
  - "Birds such as the Arctic Tern and the Common Tern are known for their triangular wings."

• Noun

  A term of veneration for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

  - "Devotees often refer to the Virgin Mary as the 'Tern' of Love and Mercy."
  - "The statue of the 'Tern' in the church is a popular pilgrimage site."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɝn/
   
   
   
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2. /tɝn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tern
ern , turn

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Variants

List of all variants of tern that leads to same result
tern , terns , arctic tern , arctic terns , least tern , least terns , roseate tern , roseate terns , sooty tern , sooty terns , wideawake

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Etymology

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From Old English 'tern' meaning 'third' or 'third part'.

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Trivia

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1. The Arctic Tern is the species of tern that travels the most during its lifetime, flying around the entire globe.

2. The term 'tern' is also used in astronomy to describe a type of star known as a T Tauri star.

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Related Concepts

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1. Triangle: A geometric figure having three sides and three angles.

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Culture

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The 'tern' has been used as a symbol of the Trinity in Christianity, representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

How to Memorize "tern"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a triangle to remember the meaning of 'tern' as a three-cornered shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tern' with the number 'three' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'tern' as a reminder for the three parts of a process or system.

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