Added 10 October 2026
chytrid
/ˈkɪtɹɪd/ noun
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- Any fungus of the phylum Chytridiomycota.
- Abbreviation of chytridiomycosis.
Origin
From Ancient Greek χυτρίδιον (khutrídion, “little pot”) adapted to the ending -id, from χύτρα (khútra, “earthen pot, pipkin”).
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