triquetrous /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹəs/ adjective1 •Triangular; especially (in natural sciences), having a triangular cross-section.the lithostrata or figured pavements of the ancients […] consisted not all of square stones, but were divided into triquetrous segments, honey-combs, and sexangular figures, according to Vitruvius — 1658 formsmore triquetrous · most triquetrous