gongylus

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noun

A round deciduous body connected with the reproduction of certain seaweeds.

OriginLatin Gongylus ← Ancient Greek Γογγύλος →
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Meanings

gongylus1

noungongylus (plural gongyli)

plural gongyli

  1. A round deciduous body connected with the reproduction of certain seaweeds.
  2. A globular body found in the thallus of lichens.

Gongylus2

proper noun

alternative Gongylos

  1. A male given name of historical usage

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΓογγύλος
  2. LatinGongylus
  3. EnglishGongylus

Borrowed from Latin Gongylus, from Ancient Greek Γογγύλος (Gongúlos).

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Translations

French Gongyle
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Cite this entry
APA

gongylus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gongylus

MLA

“gongylus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gongylus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gongylus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gongylus.

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