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thallus

thal·lus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [thal-uh s]
    • /ˈθæl əs/
    • /θˈaləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [thal-uh s]
    • /ˈθæl əs/

Definitions of thallus word

  • noun plural thallus a simple vegetative body undifferentiated into true leaves, stem, and root, ranging from an aggregation of filaments to a complex plantlike form. 1
  • noun thallus the undifferentiated vegetative body of algae, fungi, and lichens 0
  • noun thallus the nonvascular plant body of a thallophyte, showing no clear distinction of roots, stem, or leaves 0

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Origin of thallus

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin < Greek thallós young shoot, twig

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Parts of speech for Thallus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

thallus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.

thallus usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with thallus

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