trifid

[ trahy-fid ]
/ ˈtraɪ fɪd /

adjective

cleft into three parts or lobes.

Origin of trifid

First recorded in 1745–55, trifid is from the Latin word trifidus split in three. See tri-, -fid

OTHER WORDS FROM trifid

sub·tri·fid, adjective

Words nearby trifid

triethylamine, trifacial, trifacial neuralgia, trifecta, triffid, trifid, trifid foot, trifle, trifling, trifluoperazine, trifluoride

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British Dictionary definitions for trifid

trifid
/ (ˈtraɪfɪd) /

adjective

divided or split into three parts or lobes

Word Origin for trifid

C18: from Latin trifidus from tri- + findere to split

Medical definitions for trifid

trifid
[ trī′fĭd′ ]

adj.

Divided into three narrow parts or lobes.