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three-quel

three-quel is the alternative form of threequel.

Meaning of threequel

Noun

threequel (plural threequels)

  1. The chronologically third part of any series of works, especially a movie trilogy.
    • When last seen, the “Poseidon” had been blown into small pieces. With any luck, this means Mr. Allen can’t possibly make a threequel.1979 May 25, Janet Maslin, “Inside a Floating Hulk”, in The New York Times
    Synonyms:
    trequel

Forms of three-quel

pluralthree-quels

Questions about three-quel

What is three-quel the alternative form of?
Three-quel is the alternative form of threequel.

Words near three-quel in the dictionary

  1. three-quarter-time
  2. three-quarter-times
  3. three-quarters
  4. three-quartertime
  5. three-quartertimes
  6. three-quel
  7. three-quels
  8. three-revert rule
  9. three-ring
  10. three-ring circus
  11. three-ring circuses

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