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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

follicle

/ˈfɒlɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does follicle mean?

noun

A small, usually rounded or oval, structure, especially one that contains a hair or a scale, as in the skin of a human or an animal, or in a plant, such as a seed or a fruit.

Example

"The doctor examined the follicle to determine the cause of the hair loss."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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