commiscuum

noun

com·​mis·​cu·​um
kəˈmiskyəwəm
plural commiscua
-wə
also commiscuums
-wəmz
: a subdivision of a comparium comprising organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile hybrids and being usually equivalent in scope to a taxonomic species

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter of commiscuus common, from commiscere to mix together

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 commiscuum

Cite this Entry

“Commiscuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commiscuum. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

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