Microthyriaceae

plural noun

Mi·​cro·​thy·​ri·​a·​ce·​ae

ˌmīkrəˌthīrēˈāsēˌē

: a family of ascomycetous fungi (order Microthyriales) with shield-shaped or radiate perithecia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Microthyrium, type genus (from micr- + Greek thyrion, diminutive of thyra door) + -aceae

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Rhymes for Microthyriaceae

• euphorbiaceae
• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
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• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier