cymotrichous
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- cymotrichy noun
Etymology
Origin of cymotrichous
1905–10; cymo- + -trichous < Greek -trichos having hair (of the given sort); tricho-, -ous
Example Sentences
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Learning the meanings of the words they will be asked to spell—vivisepulture, succedaneum, pococurante, cymotrichous, guetapens—won’t make these children any smarter, more driven, or more appreciative of language and education than they already are.
From Slate • May 28, 2015
Learning the meanings of the words they will be asked to spell—vivisepulture, succedaneum, pococurante, cymotrichous, guetapens—won’t make these children any smarter, more driven, and more appreciative of language and education than they already are.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2013
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