tricolour

British

/ ˈtrɪkələ, ˈtraɪˌkʌlə /

adjective

having or involving three colours

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noun

(often capital) the French national flag, having three equal vertical stripes in blue, white, and red
any flag, badge, ribbon, etc, with three colours

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Example Sentences

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The chamber was "ablaze with the colours of India's new tricolour flag - orange, white and green".

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In addition to Orthodox Christian crosses, military banners and Russian tricolours mark each plot.

From BBC

Alongside these flags, you can currently see the Scottish Saltire, Welsh Dragon, and Irish tricolour on one of the busiest roads in Birmingham.

From BBC

BBC News NI understands an Irish tricolour was erected in its place.

From BBC

Sporting a tricolour clip on his lapel, the musician had Irish citizenship conferred on him in Killarney and said it was a "a monumental day" for all involved.

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