Etymology

archaeon

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Today it means: A prokaryotic organism; a member of the domain Archaea Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

Scientific Latin, corresponding to a singular form of Archaea.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A prokaryotic organism; a member of the domain Archaea

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