alaria
|a-la-ri-a|
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/əˈlɛəriə/
wing-like structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alaria' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ala,' where 'ala' meant 'wing.'
Historical Evolution
'ala' transformed into the scientific term 'alaria' to describe the wing-like appearance of the algae.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the wing-like structure, but over time it evolved to describe both the algae and the parasite genus.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of brown algae, commonly known as winged kelp, found in cold waters.
Alaria is often found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a genus of trematode parasites that infects the intestines of mammals, including humans.
The alaria parasite can cause health issues in dogs.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/12 09:36