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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tricolour

He has apologised to Anglesey council but will make a case to keep the new tricolour appearance.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

They will include his granddaughter, aged just 14 months according to official media, whose coffin was also emblazoned with Iran's tricolour flag.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

Made by Poupard, Napoleon's official hatmaker, the headpiece displays all the hallmark features of an authentic imperial bicorne, including its distinctive proportions, a small tricolour cockade, and a silk‑taffeta lining, Parich said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026

Across the country the Russian tricolour is flying at half mast, entertainment and sports events have been cancelled, TV newsreaders are wearing black.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2024

In the old town the tricolour has never been in the least danger.

From A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett

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