What is another word for tripos?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪpə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Tripod, trefoil, trinity and triptych are some synonyms of the word 'tripos'. The word 'tripos' has its roots in Greek and refers to a tripod-like stool that was used in ancient Greece to crown the winners of academic contests. Over time, 'tripos' came to be associated with the highest-ranking graduate degree awarded by the University of Cambridge, and has since come to represent academic excellence. While tripod and trefoil refer to the three-legged stool alluding to this origin, trinity and triptych represent the academic character and excellence associated with the word 'tripos'.
