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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-kuh s]
- /ˈæs kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-kuh s]
- /ˈæs kəs/
Definitions of ascus word
- noun ascus a saclike structure that produces (usually) eight ascospores during sexual reproduction in ascomycetous fungi such as yeasts and mildews 3
- noun ascus in ascomycetous fungi, a sac in which spores (usually eight) are produced and meiosis occurs 3
- noun plural ascus the sac in ascomycetes in which the sexual spores are formed. 1
- noun ascus A sac, typically cylindrical in shape, in which the spores of ascomycete fungi develop. 1
- noun ascus A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores. 0
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Origin of ascus
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin < Greek askós bag, sac
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Parts of speech for Ascus
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ascus 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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