n. A Russian carriage drawn by a team of three horses abreast.
n. A party or group of three.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A team of three horses abreast, peculiar to Russian traveling-conveyances; hence, the vehicle itself to which the horses are attached, or the vehicle and horses taken together.
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n. a modern Russian triumvirate
n. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
n. a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast
Word Usage
"Inspectors from the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank -- the so-called "troika" -- are currently assessing whether Athens has fulfilled the criteria for more aid."