gonidium Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/
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Gonidium as a Noun
1
A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae.
2
A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa.
Word Forms & Grammar
gonidium (plural gonidia)
Words That Rhyme With Gonidium
Origin of Gonidium
Origin 1: From gono- + -idium.
Origin 2: From gonio- + -idium.
Word Facts for Gonidium
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A photosynthetic algal cell in the thallus of a lichen; a similar asexual reproductive cell in some algae |
| Plural | gonidia |
How Do You Say Gonidium?
The standard pronunciation of gonidium is /ɡəʊˈnɪdi.əm/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (nɪdi).