hypothallus

hy·po·thal·lus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-thal-uh s, hip-uh-]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθæl əs, ˌhɪp ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-thal-uh s, hip-uh-]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθæl əs, ˌhɪp ə-/

Definitions of hypothallus word

noun plural hypothallus a layer of hyphae rimming the thallus of certain lichens. 1
noun plural hypothallus a filmlike residue at the base of the sporangia of certain slime molds. 1
noun hypothallus (botany) The outgrowth of hyphae from under the margin of the thallus of a crustose lichen, connecting the island-like areoles into a single lichen. 0

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Origin of hypothallus

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at hypo-, thallus

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hypothallus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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