moneran

noun

mo·ner·an mō-ˈnir-ən

mə-

: prokaryote

moneran adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Monera, kingdom comprising prokaryotes, ultimately from Greek monērēs single, from monos

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of moneran was in 1876

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“Moneran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneran. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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moneran

noun

mo·ner·an mō-ˈnir-ən

mə-

: prokaryote

moneran adjective

Medical Definition

moneran

noun

mo·ne·ran mə-ˈnir-ən

: prokaryote

moneran adjective

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