coenocyte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɛn.əˌseɪt/ (US)
- /ˈsiː.nəʊˌseɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈsiː.noʊˌseɪt/ (US)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κοινός (koinós, “common”) + κύτος (kútos, “box, i.e. cell”).
Meanings
- A cell with multiple nuclei, found in fungi, algae, protists and slime molds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| coenocytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |