pico-

1. a combining form meaning “one trillionth” (10 −12 ):

   picogram.

pico-

prefix

1. denoting 10 ^–12 p

   picofarad

Word History and Origins

Origin of pico-¹

< Spanish pico peak, beak, bit. See pic ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of pico-¹

from Spanish pico small quantity, odd number, peak

Example Sentences

Place meat on tortillas and add lettuce, chipotle sauce, pico de gallo and sour cream.

From The Daily Beast

For pico de gallo mix all ingredients and set aside for 20 mins.

From The Daily Beast

I really ought to have been attending to very much more serious matters, but I never can resist Pico.'

From Project Gutenberg

The title given to nine hundred propositions, put forth at Rome by Pico della Mirandola, then aged twenty-three, in 1486.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus it may be traced, in company with other heaths, to the summit of the Pico Ruivo.

From Project Gutenberg

For the Hollanders brought in their shipping this yeare 4000 pico.

From Project Gutenberg

A visit from the young Pico della Mirandola cheered his last hours.

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