Definitions for epithecia
epithecia
ep·i·the·ci·um
Spelling: [ep-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -see-uh m]
IPA: /ˌɛp əˈθi ʃi əm, -si əm/
Epithecia is a 9 letter English word.
You can make 246 anagrams from letters in epithecia (aceehiipt).
Definitions for epithecia
noun
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the surface layer of tissue of the fruiting body of lichens and fungi, formed by the union of the tips of the paraphyses over the spore sacs.
Origin of epithecia
From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at epi-, thecium