chrysophyte

noun

chryso·​phyte ˈkri-sə-ˌfīt How to pronounce chrysophyte (audio)

Word History

Etymology

chryso- + -phyte, after New Latin Chrysophyta, phylum name

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chrysophyte was in 1959

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Cite this Entry

“Chrysophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrysophyte. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chrysophyte

noun
chryso·​phyte ˈkris-ə-ˌfīt How to pronounce chrysophyte (audio)
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