Pyrenula

See also: pyrenula

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πῡρήν (pūrḗn, “nutlet”) +‎ -ula (diminutive suffix), due to the small, round shape of the lichens.

Proper noun

Pyrenula f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Pyrenulaceae – certain lichens.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Chinese: 小核衣 (xiǎohéyī) (calque)
  • → English: pyrenula
  • → Dutch: knikker (semantic loan)
  • → Ukrainian: піре́нула (pirénula)

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