algoid

adjective

al·​goid

ˈal-ˌgȯid

: of the nature of or resembling an alga

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary alga + -oid

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for algoid

• alloyed
• android
• annoyed
• avoid
• centroid
• convoyed
• cuboid
• cycloid
• decoyed
• deployed
• dermoid
• destroyed