amoeba

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμοιβή (amoibḗ, “change”), referring to constantly changing shape of these organisms.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ameba

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