fucoid

/fjuːkoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of fucoids, especially the brown algae.

“The fucoid seaweed was found on the rocky shores of the island.”

2. noun

A type of brown seaweed, especially of the genus Fucus.

“The beachcomber picked up a piece of fucoid and examined it closely.”

Synonyms

  • algoid
  • brown

Antonyms

  • chlorophyllous
  • green