rhizoid
/ˈɹaɪ.zɔɪd/
rhizoid noun: a rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
Noun
rhizoid (plural rhizoids)
- A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
Adjective
rhizoid (comparative more rhizoid, superlative most rhizoid)
rhizoid meaning in Tamil
rhizoid in Tamil
- ரைசாய்டு, வரி, வேருரு
Forms of rhizoid
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | rhizoids |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more rhizoid |
| superlative | most rhizoid |
Origin of rhizoid
From rhiz- + -oid.
Questions about rhizoid
- What does rhizoid mean?
- Rhizoid means a rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.
- What is rhizoid in Tamil?
- Rhizoid in Tamil is ரைசாய்டு, வரி, வேருரு. See Rhizoid meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is rhizoid?
- Rhizoid can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce rhizoid?
- Rhizoid is pronounced /ˈɹaɪ.zɔɪd/.
- What is the plural of rhizoid?
- The plural of rhizoid is rhizoids.
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