troche

noun

tro·​che ˈtrō-kē How to pronounce troche (audio)
 British usually  ˈtrōsh

Examples of troche in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier trochisk, from Late Latin trochiscus, from Greek trochiskos, from diminutive of trochos wheel

First Known Use

circa 1597, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of troche was circa 1597

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Cite this Entry

“Troche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troche. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

troche

noun
tro·​che
ˈtrō-kē, British usually ˈtrōsh

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