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trilocular

[ trahy-lok-yuh-ler ]
/ traɪˈlɒk yə lər /

adjective Botany, Zoology.

having three loculi, chambers, or cells.

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Origin of trilocular

First recorded in 1745–55; tri- + locular

Words nearby trilocular

trillionaire, trillium, trilobate, trilobed, trilobite, trilocular, trilogy, trilogy of Fallot, trim, trimaran, Trimble
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British Dictionary definitions for trilocular

trilocular
/ (traɪˈlɒkjʊlə) /

adjective

(esp of a plant ovary or anther) having or consisting of three chambers or cavities

Word Origin for trilocular

C18: from tri- + Latin loculus compartment (from locus place) + -ar
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Medical definitions for trilocular

trilocular
[ trī-lŏk′yə-lər ]

adj.

Having three cavities or cells.
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