Definitions

1. noun

A type of insect, specifically a type of fly or fly-like insect, often used in the context of ancient Greek and Roman entomology.

“The researcher studied the ancient Greek texts, noting the mention of a triaene, an insect that is now extinct.”

2. noun

A poetic meter consisting of three iambs per line, often used in ancient Greek and Roman poetry.

“The poet wrote a triaene verse, experimenting with the unique rhythm and meter of the ancient Greek poetic form.”