释义 |
fu·coid I. \ˈfyüˌkȯid\ adjective or fu·coi·dal \(ˈ)fyü|kȯidəl\ Etymology: fucoid probably from (assumed) New Latin fucoides, from New Latin Fucus + Latin -oides -oid; fucoidal from fucoid + -al 1. a. : of, relating to, or resembling algae of the order Fucales b. : resembling or having the nature of seaweeds 2. : of, relating to, or containing impressions of fossil fucoids or markings that resemble such impressions II. noun (-s) Etymology: probably from New Latin fucoides, from (assumed) New Latin fucoides, adjective 1. : a seaweed of the order Fucales 2. : a fossil of an alga or a plant resembling an alga |