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aecidial

adjective
ae·​cid·​i·​al | \ (ˈ)ē-¦si-dē-əl\

Definition of aecidial

: of or relating to an aecium

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First Known Use of aecidial

1874, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aecidial

aecidi(um) + -al entry 1

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