English word algoid comes from English alga, English -oid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| alga | English (eng) | (biology) Any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms, including the seaweeds, whose size ranges from a single cell to giant kelps and whose biochemistry and forms are very diverse, some being eukaryotic. |
| -oid | English (eng) | Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns. |
| algoid | English (eng) | Resembling, or characteristic of algae. |