Cechides

Cechides is a rarely encountered plural form derived from the Greek word "cechis" (κέγχρις), meaning millet or a small grain resembling millet. While "cechis" itself is not commonly used in modern English, "Cechides," typically in its Latinized form, refers to small, grain-like bodies or particles. The term is primarily found in older botanical and medical literature. It can be used to describe small, granular formations found in certain biological contexts or mineral compositions. Its usage is largely historical and specialized, and more contemporary scientific terminology has largely replaced it.