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tri·cot (trē′kō)

noun

  1. a thin fabric of polyester, nylon, etc., used esp. for underwear
  2. a type of ribbed cloth for dresses

Etymology: Fr < tricoter, to knit < MFr, to move, dance < tricot, dim. of trique, a stick, cane < estriquier, to strike < MDu striken; akin to strike

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tricot Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • polyester: The lining is a wonderful warm brushed polyester tricot.
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