phycomycete

[ fahy-koh-mahy-seet, -mahy-seet ]

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

Origin of phycomycete

1
1930–35; <New Latin Phycomycetes name of a class; see phyco-, -mycete

Other words from phycomycete

  • phy·co·my·ce·tous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for phycomycete

phycomycete

/ (ˌfaɪkəʊˈmaɪsiːt) /


noun
  1. 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

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