trivoltine

trivoltine
\\trīˈvōlˌtēn, (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷_tən\ adjective
Etymology: probably from tri- + Italian volta turn (from — assumed — Vulgar Latin volvita, from volvitare, freq. of Latin volvere to roll) + English -ine — more at volt
: producing three broods a season — used especially of silkworms

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trivoltine, trivoluminous
see tri- 4 b, 1 a.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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