albococcus
|al-bo-coc-cus|
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/ˌælbəˈkɒkəs/
white spherical bacterium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albococcus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'albus' meaning 'white' and 'coccus' meaning 'berry' or 'spherical bacterium'.
Historical Evolution
'albus' and 'coccus' combined in scientific Latin to form 'albococcus', referring to a white spherical bacterium.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'white spherical bacterium', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/14 00:06