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Albuginales

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Al·​bu·​gi·​na·​les | \ (ˌ)al-ˌbyü-jə-ˈnā(ˌ)lēz \

Definition of Albuginales

in some classifications
: an order of fungi coextensive with the family Albuginaceae

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First Known Use of Albuginales

1951, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Albuginales

New Latin, from Albugin-, Albugo + -ales

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“Albuginales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Albuginales. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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