a. Nat. Hist. [f. Gr. τρίγων-ος (see TRIGON) + -OUS.] = TRIGONAL 2.
[176088. J. Lee, Introd. Bot., Gloss., Trigonus caulis, a three-sided stalk.]
1821. W. P. C. Barton, Flora N. Amer., I. 114. Capsule truncate, trigonous.
1828. Stark, Elem. Nat. Hist., I. 259. Dendrocolaptes, Bill depressed and trigonous at the base.
1870. Hooker, Stud. Flora, 245. Convolvulus arvensis seeds 4, obtusely 3-gonous.