paraphysis

pa·raph·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-raf-uh-sis]
- /pəˈræf ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-raf-uh-sis]
- /pəˈræf ə sɪs/

Definitions of paraphysis word

noun plural paraphysis one of the erect, sterile filaments often growing among the reproductive organs in many fungi, mosses, and ferns. 1
noun paraphysis any of numerous sterile cells occurring between the sex organs of mosses and algae and between the spore-producing bodies of basidiomycetous and ascomycetous fungi 0
noun paraphysis a sterile, threadlike part found with the spore-bearing organs of some ferns and mosses 0

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Origin of paraphysis

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin < Greek paráphysis literally, a growing beside, by-growth, equivalent to para- para-1 + phýsis growth, nature; see physic

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Parts of speech for Paraphysis

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paraphysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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