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tricot definition

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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Your pronunciation is incorrect. The e is long and the o is long according to you. Phonetically it would be pronounced tree coe.

Posted by anonymous 87 days ago.

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