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tristan

/ˈtrɪs.tən/

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noun

/ˈtrɪs.tən/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к легендарному персонажу средневекового романа, племяннику короля Корнуолла, который влюбился в невесту своего дяди, Изольду, после того как они по ошибке выпили любовное зелье.

A proper noun referring to a legendary figure from medieval romance, the nephew of the king of Cornwall who fell in love with his uncle's bride, Iseult, after they mistakenly drank a love potion.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Legendary KnightC1formal

    A knight from medieval romance, known for his tragic love affair with Iseult (Isolde) after they accidentally consumed a love potion.

    ruЛегендарный рыцарь

    • Tristan and Iseult's story is one of the most famous love tragedies in literature.
    • The legend of Tristan has been retold in many operas and poems.
    • Tristan was the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall.

    Synonymstristram