zeugite
noun
zeug·ite
\ˈzüˌgīt\
Definition of zeugite
-s
: a structure (as a basidium or promycelium) within which the dikaryotic phase of a fungus ends and nuclear fusion occurs
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Origin and Etymology of zeugite
International Scientific Vocabulary zeug- (from Greek zeugnynai to yoke, join) + -ite — more at yoke
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