tricolour
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See also: Tricolour
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
An anglicisation of the French tricolore; the flag originated in France. Equivalent to tri- + colour.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
tricolour (plural tricolours)
- A flag consisting of three stripes that are either vertical or horizontal; all of equal size, and of a different colour each.
- Tricolours are seen in the national flags of over twenty countries, including Belgium, France, India, Italy, Russia, The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland.
Synonyms[edit]
- red, white and blue (American or British flags)
Translations[edit]
A flag with three stripes of different colours
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Adjective[edit]
tricolour (not comparable)
- Having three colours.
- tricolour film
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
having three colors
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