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Definition of triglav
triglav
/ˈtriːɡlɑːv/
Tri · glav
Adjective:Triglavian
triglav Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The highest mountain in Slovenia and the Julian Alps, standing at 2,863 meters (9,393 feet), which serves as a prominent national symbol featured on the Slovenian flag.
2
A major three-headed deity in Slavic mythology, often interpreted as ruling over the three realms of the sky, the earth, and the underworld.
Example
"Ancient pagan shrines in the region once housed statues of Triglav, representing his dominion over the three interconnected cosmic realms."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Slavic elements 'tri' (three) and 'glava' (head), literally translating to 'three-headed'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Triglav. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triglav