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euglena
noun
eu·gle·na
yü-ˈglē-nə
: any of a genus (Euglena) of green freshwater flagellates often classified as algae
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from eu- + Greek glēnē eyeball, socket of a joint
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Euglena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euglena. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
euglena
noun
eu·gle·na
yu̇-ˈglē-nə
: any of a large genus of green freshwater flagellates often classified with the algae
Medical Definition
euglena
noun
eu·gle·na
yu̇-ˈglē-nə
1
capitalized
: a genus of green freshwater flagellates of the order Euglenida often classified as algae
2
: any member of the genus Euglena
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