trichome Meaning & Definition
ˈtri-ˌkōm
What Does Trichome Mean?
Trichome is a noun that means a filamentous outgrowth. It can also mean an epidermal hair structure on a plant.
Quick Facts About Trichome
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtri-ˌkōm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | trichomes |
| First known use | 1875 |
Trichome Definition (Noun)
- a filamentous outgrowth
- an epidermal hair structure on a plant
Synonyms of Trichome
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Trichome synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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trichome (plural trichomes)
Words That Rhyme With Trichome
Origin of Trichome
Origin 1: German Trichom, from Greek trichōma growth of hair, from trichoun to cover with hair, from trich-, thrix hair
Origin 2: From French trichome, from New Latin trichoma, from Ancient Greek τρίχωμα (tríkhōma), from θρίξ (thríx, “hair”) or independently from tricho- + -ome. Doublet of trichoma.
First Known Use
1875
Pronouncing Trichome
You say trichome as /ˈtri-ˌkōm/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tri).