Adinida

plural noun

Adin·​i·​da ə-ˈdi-nə-də 

: a group of primitive flagellate protozoans of the order Dinoflagellata having two flagella but lacking a transverse groove

adinidan

ə-ˈdi-nə-dən 

adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from a- entry 2 + Greek dinos act of whirling, whirlpool + New Latin -ida

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Adinida

• pellucida
• cressida
• gravida
• lucida
• guida
• leda