euglenoid

noun

eu·​gle·​noid yü-ˈglē-ˌnȯid 

: any of a taxon (Euglenophyta or Euglenida) of varied flagellates (such as a euglena) that are typically green or colorless stigma-bearing solitary microorganisms with one or two flagella emerging from a well-defined gullet

euglenoid adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing euglenoid

• euglenoid movement

Kids Definition

euglenoid

noun

eu·​gle·​noid yu̇-ˈglē-ˌnȯid 

: any of a group of varied flagellates that are typically green or colorless, live alone, and have one or two flagella coming out of a food-intake opening

euglenoid adjective

Medical Definition

euglenoid

noun

eu·​gle·​noid yü-ˈglē-ˌnȯid  ˈyü-glə- 

: any flagellate of the order Euglenida

euglenoid adjective