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triticeous

adjective
tri·ti·ceous | \trə̇ˈtishəs\

Definition of triticeous 

: of, relating to, or being a small nodule of cartilage within the lateral thyrohyoid ligament

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History and Etymology for triticeous

New Latin triticeus, from Latin, of or resembling wheat, from triticum wheat + -eus -eous

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