First Known Use: 1974
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trifecta
noun tri·fec·ta \trī-ˈfek-tə, ˈtrī-ˌ\
Definition of TRIFECTA
1
: a variation of the perfecta in which a bettor wins by selecting the first three finishers of a race in the correct order of finish
2
: triple 1b <achieved a show-business trifecta : a platinum record, hit TV series, and an Oscar>
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Origin of TRIFECTA
tri- + perfecta
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