protonema

pro·to·ne·ma

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-tuh-nee-muh]
- /ˌproʊ təˈni mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-tuh-nee-muh]
- /ˌproʊ təˈni mə/

Definitions of protonema word

noun plural protonema a primary, usually filamentous structure produced by the germination of the spore in mosses and certain related plants, and from which the leafy plant which bears the sexual organs arises as a lateral or terminal shoot. 1
noun protonema a branched threadlike structure that grows from a moss spore and eventually develops into the moss plant 0
noun protonema a threadlike growth in mosses, arising from a spore and developing small buds that grow into leafy moss plants 0

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Origin of protonema

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin < Greek prōto- proto- + nêma thread

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Parts of speech for Protonema

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protonema popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

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