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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-thuh-rid-ee-uh m]
- /ˌæn θəˈrɪd i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-thuh-rid-ee-uh m]
- /ˌæn θəˈrɪd i əm/
Definitions of antheridia word
- noun plural antheridia a male reproductive structure producing gametes, occurring in ferns, mosses, fungi, and algae. 1
- noun antheridia Plural form of antheridium. 1
- noun antheridia plural of antheridium. 0
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Origin of antheridia
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at anther, -idium
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Parts of speech for Antheridia
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antheridia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
antheridia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with antheridia
- where do fern antheridia develop?
- what is the difference between antheridia and archegonia?
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