trifacial

[ trahy-fey-shuhl ]

adjective

1. trigeminal.

trifacial

/ traɪˈfeɪʃəl /

adjective

1. See trigeminal
   another word for trigeminal

Word History and Origins

Origin of trifacial¹

First recorded in 1830–40; tri- + facial

Example Sentences

I want these facts partly to throw light on the marvellous laburnum Adami, trifacial oranges, etc.

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