"trochilics" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Ancient Greek Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} trochilics (uncountable)
  1. The science of rotary motion, or work done with wheels. Tags: uncountable
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