"zoid" meaning in English

See zoid in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈzoʊ.ɪd/ Forms: zoids [plural], zoïd [alternative]
Etymology: Variant form of zooid which took on a specialised botanical meaning. By surface analysis, zoo- + -id. Etymology templates: {{surf|en|zoo-|-id}} By surface analysis, zoo- + -id Head templates: {{en-noun}} zoid (plural zoids)
  1. (botany) A reproductive cell that possesses one or more flagella, and is capable of independent movement. Wikipedia link: zoid Categories (topical): Botany

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