Tristan Definition & Meaning
tristan
- noun
- (Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
"Tristan" in song lyrics
See how tristan is used in real songs:
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"Me and D stay tight, like Simon and Tristan"
Napoleon — Gangsta -
"opera tristan"
AOL — AOL -
"macario tristan"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with tristan
Usage tips for "tristan"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tristan mean?
- (Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
- What part of speech is tristan?
- Tristan is a noun.