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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-sid-ee-uh]
- /bəˈsɪd i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buh-sid-ee-uh]
- /bəˈsɪd i ə/
Definitions of basidia word
- noun basidia plural of basidium. 1
- noun plural basidia a special form of sporophore, characteristic of basidiomycetous fungi, on which the sexual spores are borne, usually at the tips of slender projections. 1
- noun basidia Plural form of basidium. 1
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Origin of basidia
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; bas(is) + -idium
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Parts of speech for Basidia
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basidia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
basidia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with basidia
- what are basidia and where are they found?
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- where do you find the basidia of a mushroom?
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