protonemata

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/

Definition of protonemata word

noun plural protonemata 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

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Origin of protonemata

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 Protonemata

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protonemata 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.

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