trichomonad

noun

tricho·mo·nad ˌtri-kə-ˈmō-ˌnad

-nəd

: any of a genus (Trichomonas) of flagellated protozoans parasitic in many animals

trichomonad adjective

or trichomonal

ˌtri-kə-ˈmō-nᵊl

Etymology

New Latin Trichomonad-, Trichomonas, from trich- + Late Latin monad-, monas monad

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of trichomonad was in 1861

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Style

“Trichomonad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trichomonad. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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trichomonad

1 of 2 noun

tricho·mo·nad ˌtrik-ə-ˈmō-ˌnad, -nəd

: any protozoan of the genus Trichomonas

trichomonad

2 of 2 adjective

: trichomonal

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