ˈtrē(ˌ)kō also ˈtrīkət noun
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Etymology: French, from tricoter to knit, from Middle French, to agitate, skip, hop, dance, from Old French estriquier to move vivaciously, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English strīcan to move, glide over — more at strike
1. : a plain warp-knitted fabric in flat form that is more resistant to runs than jersey and is made of nylon, wool, rayon, silk, or cotton in sheer to opaque qualities especially for use in clothing (as underwear)
2. : a twilled clothing fabric of wool with fine warp ribs or of wool and cotton with fine weft ribs