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hypha

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪfə/

Definition of hypha

noun (plural hyphae /-fiː/)

Botany
  • each of the branching filaments that make up the mycelium of a fungus.

Derivatives

hyphal

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek huphē 'web'

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