phycomycete

phy·co·my·cete

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-koh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet]
- /ˌfaɪ koʊˈmaɪ sit, -maɪˈsit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahy-koh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet]
- /ˌfaɪ koʊˈmaɪ sit, -maɪˈsit/

Definitions of phycomycete word

noun phycomycete any of various fungi that resemble algae, as downy mildew. 1
noun phycomycete any of a primitive group of fungi, formerly included in the class Phycomycetes but now classified in different phyla: includes certain mildews and moulds 0

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Origin of phycomycete

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; < New Latin Phycomycetes name of a class; see phyco-, -mycete

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Parts of speech for Phycomycete

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phycomycete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

phycomycete usage trend in Literature

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