aecidium
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/iːˈsɪdiəm/
fungal fruiting body
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aecidium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aikia,' where 'aik-' meant 'injury' or 'insult.'
Historical Evolution
'aikia' transformed into the Latin word 'aecidium,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aecidium.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'injury' or 'insult,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of fruiting body in rust fungi.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of fruiting body produced by certain rust fungi, characterized by a cup-like structure.
The aecidium stage is crucial for the life cycle of rust fungi.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 19:51