phycomycete

[ fahy-koh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet ]
/ ˌfaɪ koʊˈmaɪ sit, -maɪˈsit /

noun

any of various fungi that resemble algae, as downy mildew.

Origin of phycomycete

1930–35; < New Latin Phycomycetes name of a class; see phyco-, -mycete

OTHER WORDS FROM phycomycete

phy·co·my·ce·tous, adjective

Words nearby phycomycete

phycobilin, phycobiont, phycocyanin, phycoerythrin, phycology, phycomycete, phycomycosis, phyfe, phyl-, phyla, phylactery

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British Dictionary definitions for phycomycete

phycomycete
/ (ˌfaɪkəʊˈmaɪsiːt) /

noun

any of a primitive group of fungi, formerly included in the class Phycomycetes but now classified in different phyla: includes certain mildews and moulds

Derived forms of phycomycete

phycomycetous, adjective

Medical definitions for phycomycete

phycomycete
[ fī′kō-mī′sēt′, -mī-sēt′ ]

n.

Any of various fungi that resemble algae and that include certain molds and mildews.

Other words from phycomycete

phy′co•my•ce′tous adj.