Definitions for trifid

trifid tri·fid

Spelling: [trahy-fid]
IPA: /ˈtraɪ fɪd/

Trifid is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in trifid (dfiirt).

Definitions for trifid

adjective

  1. 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

Examples for trifid

The upper as well as the lower leaves are trifid, or three-parted.

Posterior arms of the same length, but much broader, trifid, with two incisions (one larger and one smaller).

Canes long, dark reddish-brown, surface covered with thin bloom; tendrils continuous, bifid or trifid.

The heliogravure reproduction of the trifid nebula is No. 55.

Podoconus about two-thirds as long as the capsule, with trifid porochora, which is composed of three equal circular lobes.

Canes long, thick, cylindrical; internodes long; tendrils continuous, trifid.

Canes numerous, thick, dark brown; nodes enlarged; tendrils continuous, bifid or trifid.

Canes covered with thin bloom; tendrils intermittent or continuous, bifid or trifid.

Vine vigorous, doubtfully hardy, productive; tendrils intermittent, bifid or trifid.

Posterior arms about one-third larger, also trifid, with one deeper anterior and one shallower posterior incision.

Word Value for trifid
Scrable

10

Words with friends

10

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