caeoma

[ see-oh-muh ]

noun

1. (in fungi) an aecium in which the spores are formed in chains and not enclosed in a peridium.

caeoma

/ siːˈəʊmə /

noun

1. an aecium in some rust fungi that has no surrounding membrane

Word History and Origins

Origin of caeoma¹

< Greek kaí ( ein ) to burn + -oma; so named because of its rust color

Word History and Origins

Origin of caeoma¹

New Latin, from Greek kaiein to burn; referring to its glowing colour