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trichy

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\ ˈtrikē, -ki \
plural -es

Definition of trichy

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: trichinopoly

-trichy

noun combining form
-tri·​chy | \ trə̇kē, -ki \
plural -es

Definition of -trichy (Entry 2 of 2)

: the condition of having (such) hair lissotrichy

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History and Etymology for trichy

Noun

alteration of trichi

Noun combining form

New Latin -trichia

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“Trichy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trichy. Accessed 12 May. 2021.

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