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- [ap-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -see-]
- /ˌæp əˈθi ʃi əm, -si-/
- /əpəθˈiːsiəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -see-]
- /ˌæp əˈθi ʃi əm, -si-/
Definitions of apothecium word
- noun apothecium a cup-shaped structure that contains the asci, esp in lichens; a type of ascocarp 3
- noun apothecium an open cuplike structure containing sacs in which sexual spores are developed, as in lichens and certain fungi 3
- noun plural apothecium the fruit of certain lichens and fungi: usually an open, saucer-shaped or cup-shaped body, the inner surface of which is covered with a layer that bears asci. 1
- noun apothecium (lichenology) The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes. 1
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Origin of apothecium
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin < Greek apo- apo- + thēkíon, equivalent to thḗk(ē) case (see theca) + -ion diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Apothecium
noun
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apothecium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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