myxomycete


myxo·my·cete

noun
\ˌmik-sō-ˈmī-ˌsēt, ˌmik-sō-(ˌ)mī-ˈ\

Definition of MYXOMYCETE

Origin of MYXOMYCETE

ultimately from Greek myxa + mykēt-, mykēs fungus — more at myc-
First Known Use: 1875

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: myxovirus
Previous Word in the Dictionary: myxomatosis
All Words Near: myxomycete

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up myxomycete? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More