trilocular

[ trahy-lok-yuh-ler ]

adjective

, Botany, Zoology.

1. having three loculi, chambers, or cells.

trilocular

/ traɪˈlɒkjʊlə /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of trilocular¹

First recorded in 1745–55; tri- + locular

Word History and Origins

Origin of trilocular¹

C18: from tri- + Latin loculus compartment (from locus place) + -ar

Example Sentences

In the coco-nut, a trilocular and triovular ovary produces a one-celled, one-seeded fruit.

From Project Gutenberg

Trilocular, three-celled, as the pistils or pods in fig. 328-330.

From Project Gutenberg