prothallus

pro·thal·lus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-thal-uh s]
- /proʊˈθæl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-thal-uh s]
- /proʊˈθæl əs/

Definitions of prothallus word

abbreviation PROTHALLUS prothallium. 1
noun prothallus the small flat free-living gametophyte that bears the reproductive organs of ferns, horsetails, and club mosses. It is either a green disc on the soil surface or it is colourless and subterranean 0

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Origin of prothallus

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1850-55; See origin at pro-2, thallus

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Parts of speech for Prothallus

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prothallus 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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