Definition of Synura
:a genus of biflagellate free-swimming flagellates (order Chrysomonadina) occurring in spheroidal colonies and producing odors and sometimes oily fishy flavors in water supplies
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Synura
noun
Syn·ura
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sə̇ˈn(y)u̇rə
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Origin and Etymology of synura
New Latin, from syn- + -ura
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