apothecium

One entry found for apothecium.

Main Entry: apo·the·ci·um
Pronunciation: "a-p&-'thE-shE-&m, -sE-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural apo·the·cia /-shE-&, -sE-/
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin apotheca
: a spore-bearing structure in many lichens and fungi consisting of a discoid or cupped body bearing asci on the exposed flat or concave surface
- apo·the·cial /-sh(E-)&l, -sE-&l/ adjective