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- [thal-uh s]
- /ˈθæl əs/
- /θˈaləs/
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- [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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