amphithecium

am·phi·the·ci·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fuh-thee-shee-uh m]
- /ˌæm fəˈθi ʃi əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fuh-thee-shee-uh m]
- /ˌæm fəˈθi ʃi əm/

Definitions of amphithecium word

noun amphithecium the outer layer of cells of the sporophyte of mosses and liverworts that develops into the outer parts of the spore-bearing capsule 3
noun amphithecium the outer layer of cells in the spore case of a bryophyte 3
noun plural amphithecium Botany. the layer or one of the layers of cells in the capsule of a moss surrounding the spores. 1
noun plural amphithecium Mycology. (in certain lichens) a layer of cells that surrounds the fungal apothecium. 1

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amphithecium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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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