fucoid

[ fyoo-koid ]

adjective

1. resembling or related to seaweeds of the genus Fucus.

noun

1. a fucoid seaweed.

fucoid

/ ˈfjuːkɔɪd /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling seaweeds of the genus Fucus

noun

1. any seaweed of the genus Fucus

Word History and Origins

Origin of fucoid¹

First recorded in 1830–40; fuc(us) + -oid

Example Sentences

A splintered fissure held delicate fucoid impressions in fine script full of meaning.

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