euglena

noun

eu·gle·na yü-ˈglē-nə

: any of a genus (Euglena) of green freshwater flagellates often classified as algae

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from eu- + Greek glēnē eyeball, socket of a joint

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of euglena was circa 1889

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“Euglena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euglena. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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euglena

noun

eu·gle·na yu̇-ˈglē-nə

: any of a large genus of green freshwater flagellates often classified with the algae

euglena

noun

eu·gle·na yu̇-ˈglē-nə

capitalized : a genus of green freshwater flagellates of the order Euglenida often classified as algae

: any member of the genus Euglena

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