English Explanatory Dictionary

chytrid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any fungus of the phylum Chytridiomycota.
  2. Abbreviation of chytridiomycosis.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪtɹɪd/

Word forms

chytrid chytrids

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χυτρίδιον (khutrídion, “little pot”), from χύτρα (khútra, “earthen pot, pipkin”).

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