moneran

noun

mo·​ner·​an mō-ˈnir-ən How to pronounce moneran (audio)
mə-
moneran adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Monera, kingdom comprising prokaryotes, ultimately from Greek monērēs single, from monos

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moneran was in 1876

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Cite this Entry

“Moneran.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneran. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

moneran

noun
mo·​ner·​an mō-ˈnir-ən How to pronounce moneran (audio)
mə-
moneran adjective

Medical Definition

moneran

noun
mo·​ne·​ran mə-ˈnir-ən How to pronounce moneran (audio)
moneran adjective

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