aecia
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/ˈiːʃiə/
(aecium)
fungal structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aecium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aikia,' where 'aik-' meant 'injury' or 'harm.'
Historical Evolution
'aikia' transformed into the Latin word 'aecium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aecium.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'injury' or 'harm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specialized structure in rust fungi.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized structure produced by certain rust fungi, in which spores are formed.
The aecia of the rust fungus were visible on the underside of the leaves.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 17:36