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ascomycete

as·co·my·cete
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [as-kuh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet]
    • /ˌæs kəˈmaɪ sit, -maɪˈsit/
    • /əskˈɒmaɪsˌiːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-kuh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet]
    • /ˌæs kəˈmaɪ sit, -maɪˈsit/

Definitions of ascomycete word

  • noun ascomycete any fungus of the phylum Ascomycota (formerly class Ascomycetes) in which the spores (ascospores) are formed inside a club-shaped cell (ascus). The group includes yeast, penicillium, aspergillus, truffles, and certain mildews 3
  • noun ascomycete any of a subdivision (Ascomycotina) of fungi, including the mildews, yeasts, and truffles, that produce spores in asci; sac fungus 3
  • noun ascomycete any fungus of the phylum Ascomycota (or class Ascomycetes), including the molds and truffles, characterized by bearing the sexual spores in a sac (as distinguished from basidiomycete). 1
  • noun ascomycete A fungus whose spores develop within asci. The ascomycetes include most molds, mildews, and yeasts, the fungal component of most lichens, and a few large forms such as morels and truffles. 1
  • noun ascomycete Any fungus of the phylum Ascomycota, characterized by the production of a sac, or ascus, which contains non-motile spores. 0

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Origin of ascomycete

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at asco-, -mycete

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ascomycete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% 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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