Etymology

mycorrhiza

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Today it means: A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

From myco- + Ancient Greek ῥίζα (rhíza, “root”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A plant root formed in symbiosis with a fungus; the symbiosis between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant.

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