tetraskelion

English

Alternative forms

  • tetraskele

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek τετρασκέλιον (tetraskélion, “four-legged”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛliən

Noun

tetraskelion (plural tetraskelions)

  1. A figure consisting of four limbs, radiating from the centre; especially a fylfot or swastika.
    Coordinate term: triskelion
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