amoebae

a·moe·ba

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-mee-buh]
- /əˈmi bə/
- /-biː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-mee-buh]
- /əˈmi bə/

Definitions of amoebae word

abbreviation AMOEBAE ameba. 1
noun plural amoebae any of numerous freshwater, marine, or parasitic one-celled protozoa of the order Amoebida, characterized by a granular nucleus surrounded by a jellylike mass of cytoplasm that forms temporary extensions, or pseudopodia, by which the organism moves, engulfs food particles, and forms food vacuoles. 1
noun plural amoebae a protozoan of the genus Amoeba, inhabiting bottom vegetation of freshwater ponds and streams: used widely in laboratory studies. 1
noun amoebae Irregular plural form of amoeba. 1

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amoebae popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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