golden-brown alga

noun

gold·​en-brown alga ˈgōl-dən-ˈbrau̇n- 

variants or golden alga

plural golden-brown algae or golden algae also golden-brown algas or golden algas

: any of a division (Chrysophyta) of marine and freshwater algae (such as diatoms) containing yellowish-green to golden-brown pigments that obscure the chlorophyll

called also chrysophyte

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1957, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

golden-brown alga

noun

: any of a group of algae (as diatoms) that are yellowish green to golden brown in color