pollinodium

noun

pol·​li·​no·​di·​um

ˌpäləˈnōdēəm

plural pollinodia

-ēə

: a hyphal branch that functions as an antheridium especially in fungi of the class Phycomycetes

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pollin- + -odium (irregular from Latin -oïdes -oid)

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!