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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: archaeaOne entry found. Main Entry: ar·chaea Pronunciation: \är-ˈkē-ə\ Function: noun plural Etymology: New Latin, from Greek archaios Date: 1990 : microorganisms of a domain (Archaea) including especially methane-producing forms, some red halophilic forms, and others of harsh hot acidic environments (as a hot spring) — compare bacterium, eukaryote — ar·chae·al \-əl\ adjective — ar·chae·an \-ən\ adjective or noun 
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