Definition of Synedra
:a large genus related to Fragilaria and comprising elongated linear or commonly needle-shaped solitary or loosely colonial diatoms that may cause earthy odors in water supplies
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Synedra
noun
Syn·edra
\
sə̇ˈnēdrə
,
sə̇ˈned-
,
ˈsinəd-
\
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Origin and Etymology of synedra
New Latin, from Greek synedros sitting together, from syn- + -edros (from hedra seat)
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