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trich-

1
  1. variant of tricho- before a vowel:

    trichuriasis.

-trich

2
  1. a combining form meaning “one having hair” of the kind or number specified by the initial element; often used to name a single member of a taxonomic group ending in -tricha:

    heterotrich; hypotrich.

trich-

combining_form

  1. See tricho-
    a variant of tricho-

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Word History and Origins

Origin of trich-1

< Greek -trichos haired, adj. derivative of thríx (stem trich- ) hair

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Example Sentences

Trich′ia, a folding inward of the eyelashes; Trichī′asis, a kidney disease: a morbid swelling of the breasts: trichia.

Louie, who had got her cup of tea, heard a bell-like "Os-trich feathers!"

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