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- [oh-uh-goh-nee-uh m]
- /ˌoʊ əˈgoʊ ni əm/
- /uːɡˈəʊniəm/
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- [oh-uh-goh-nee-uh m]
- /ˌoʊ əˈgoʊ ni əm/
Definitions of oogonium word
- noun plural oogonium one of the undifferentiated germ cells giving rise to oocytes. 1
- noun plural oogonium the one-celled female reproductive organ in certain thallophytes, usually a more or less spherical sac containing one or more eggs. 1
- noun oogonium The female sex organ of certain algae and fungi, typically a rounded cell or sac containing one or more oospheres. 1
- noun oogonium an immature female germ cell forming oocytes by repeated divisions 0
- noun oogonium a female sex organ of some algae and fungi producing female gametes (oospheres) 0
- noun oogonium the female reproductive organ in certain algae and fungi, consisting of a large cell in which the eggs (oospheres) are developed 0
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Origin of oogonium
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1865-70; See origin at oo-, -gonium
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Parts of speech for Oogonium
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oogonium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
oogonium usage trend in Literature
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