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- US Pronunciation
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- [mik-suh-mee-buh]
- /ˌmɪk səˈmi bə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mik-suh-mee-buh]
- /ˌmɪk səˈmi bə/
Definition of myxameba word
- noun plural myxameba the amebalike, usually nonflagellated, uninucleate haploid individual of a sporocarp that is released upon spore germination and feeds by engulfing bacteria and yeast: a typical stage in the life cycle of cellular slime molds. 1
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Origin of myxameba
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; myx- + ameba
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Parts of speech for Myxameba
noun
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myxameba 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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