ciliate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
  2. adjective of or relating to cilia projecting from the surface of a cell
  3. adjective of or relating to the human eyelash

Synonyms

ciliated protozoan, ciliophoran

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
protozoan
Narrower (hyponyms)
infusorian, tetrahymena, paramecium, stentor, vorticella

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