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Definition of triglav

triglav

/ˈtriːɡlɑːv/
Tri · glav
Adjective:Triglavian
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triglav Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Nearby Words

triggerfish
triggering
triggerman
triglav
trigonometric
trigonometry
trike

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/triglav
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