halobacterium en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sḗh₂l Proto-Hellenic *hā́ls Ancient Greek ᾰ̔́λς (hắls)der. English halo- Ancient Greek βακτηρία (baktēría) Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Ancient Greek -ῐος (-ĭos)? Ancient Greek -ιον (-ion) Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion)bor. New Latin bactēriumbor. English bacterium English halobacterium From halo- + bacterium.
Meanings
- Any of various extremophiles, of genus Halobacterium, found in water saturated or nearly saturated with salt.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| halobacteria | Number=Plur | lexicographic |