thallus
|thal-lus|
C1
/ˈθæləs/
undifferentiated plant body
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thallus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'thallos,' where 'thallos' meant 'a young shoot or twig.'
Historical Evolution
'thallos' transformed into the Latin word 'thallus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'thallus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a young shoot or twig,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a plant body not differentiated into stem and leaves.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant body that is not differentiated into stem and leaves and lacks true roots and a vascular system, typical of algae, fungi, lichens, and some liverworts.
The thallus of the lichen is often mistaken for a leaf.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/19 18:23