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trochal

(trō′kəl)

adjective

Zool. resembling a wheel

Origin: < Gr trochos (see troche) + -al

See trochal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Shaped like or resembling a wheel, as the ciliated ring of a rotifer.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek trokhos, wheel; see troche

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