word
mycorrhiza
my-kuh-RY-zuh
ˌmaɪkəˈraɪzəListen
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Syllable breakdown
mycorrhiza
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Dictionary meaning
A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a plant.
History and origin
Greek — 'mykes' (fungus) + 'rhiza' (root).
Examples
- The mycorrhiza network beneath the forest floor allows trees to share nutrients and chemical signals.
Common mispronunciations
my-kuh-REE-zuhMY-kuh-ry-zuh
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