Tricolor

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Tricolor or Tricolour refers to a three-colored pattern or symbol, often associated with national flags, emblems, or insignia. The term is derived from Latin tricolor, meaning "three-colored".

National Flags[edit | edit source]

Many countries use a tricolor design in their national flags. Some of the most notable examples include:

  • The French Tricolor, which consists of three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red. It was adopted after the French Revolution and is considered a symbol of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
  • The Italian Tricolor, which features three vertical stripes of green, white, and red. It was inspired by the French flag and was first used by the Cisalpine Republic in 1797.
  • The Indian Tricolor, also known as the Tiranga, which consists of three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green, with a blue wheel in the center. It was adopted in 1947 when India gained independence from British rule.

Other Uses[edit | edit source]

In addition to national flags, the term tricolor can also refer to:

  • Tricolor (biology), a term used in biology to describe animals or plants that are colored in three different colors.
  • Tricolor (heraldry), a term used in heraldry to describe a coat of arms that consists of three colors.
  • Tricolor television, a type of color television that uses a tricolor picture tube.

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