chrysomonad

1 of 2

adjective

chry·​som·​o·​nad
krə̇ˈsäməˌnad
variants or less commonly chrysomonadine
¦krisō¦mänəˌdīn
: of or relating to the Chrysomonadina

chrysomonad

2 of 2

noun

"
variants or less commonly chrysomonadine
"
plural -s
: a flagellate of the order Chrysomonadina

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Chrysomonad-, Chrysomonas & Chrysomonadina

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“Chrysomonad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysomonad. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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