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rhizoid.

A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹaɪ.zɔɪd/
  1. A rootlike structure in fungi and some plants that acts as support and/or aids the absorption of nutrients.

Where this word comes from

From rhiz- + -oid.

adj/ˈɹaɪ.zɔɪd/
  1. Resembling the root of a plant.

Where this word comes from

From rhiz- + -oid.

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