Amoebina

plural noun

Am·​oe·​bi·​na

ˌamēˈbīnə,

-məˈ-,

-ēnə

: an order of naked rhizopods that are commonly clearly differentiated into endoplasm and ectoplasm, form lobopodia, and include the common amoebas of soil and water and some parasitic forms see endamoebidae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Amoeba + -ina

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!