First Known Use: 1857
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trichinous
adjective tri·chi·nous \ˈtri-kə-nəs, tri-ˈkī-\
Definition of TRICHINOUS
1
: infested with trichinae <trichinous meat>
2
: of, relating to, or involving trichinae or trichinosis <trichinous infection>
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Origin of TRICHINOUS
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trichinous
adjective tri·chi·nous \ˈtrik-ə-nəs, trik-ˈī-\
Medical Definition of TRICHINOUS
1
: infested with trichinae <trichinous meat>
2
: of, relating to, or involving trichinae or trichinosis <trichinous infection>
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