tern vs three-ply

tern

adj
  • Consisting of three components; ternate, threefold, triple. 

noun
  • A thing with three components; a set of three things. 

  • Any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sternidae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail. 

three-ply

adj
  • Having three strands or layers 

noun
  • Yarn having three strands 

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