cymotrichous

[ sahy-mo-truh-kuhs ]

adjective

1. having wavy hair.

Other Words From

• cy·motri·chy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cymotrichous¹

1905–10; cymo- + -trichous < Greek -trichos having hair (of the given sort); tricho-, -ous

Example Sentences

Learning the meanings of the words they will be asked to spell—vivisepulture, succedaneum, pococurante, cymotrichous, guetapens—won’t make these children any smarter, more driven, or more appreciative of language and education than they already are.

From Slate

Learning the meanings of the words they will be asked to spell—vivisepulture, succedaneum, pococurante, cymotrichous, guetapens—won’t make these children any smarter, more driven, and more appreciative of language and education than they already are.

From Slate

Last year's winner was 14-year-old Sukanya Roy from South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, who spelled "cymotrichous," used to describe having wavy hair.

From Reuters

Last year's winner was 14-year-old Sukanya Roy from South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, who spelled "cymotrichous," used to describe having wavy hair.

From Reuters

Last year's winner was 14-year-old Sukanya Roy from South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, who spelled "cymotrichous," used to describe having wavy hair.

From Reuters