Dinotrichales

plural noun

Di·​no·​tri·​cha·​les
ˌdīnōtrə̇ˈkā(ˌ)lēz
: an order of yellow-green algae (class Dinophyceae) that are immobile and form a branching system of nearly cylindrical cells

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin, from Dinotrich-, Dinothrix, a typical genus (from dino- dino- + -thrix -thrix) + -ales -ales

Note: See note at dinophyceae .

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near Dinotrichales

Cite this Entry

“Dinotrichales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dinotrichales. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!