- endocarpoid
- en·do·car·poid
English syllables. 2014.
endocarpoid
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endocarpoid — /en doh kahr poyd/, adj. (of a lichen) having the fruiting body embedded in the thallus. [ < NL Endocarp(on) a genus of lichens (see ENDO , CARP) + OID] * * * … Universalium
endocarpoid — ˌpȯid adjective Etymology: New Latin Endocarpon genus of lichens having the apothecia immersed in the thallus (from end + carpon, from Greek karpon, neuter of karpos carpous) + English oid of lichens : having the apothecia immersed in the… … Useful english dictionary
