gonimium

English

Etymology

From New Latin gonimium, possibly from Ancient Greek γόνιμος (gónimos, “productive”).

Noun

gonimium (plural gonimia)

1. (lichenology) One of the bluish-green granules that replace the more usual gonidia in certain lichens.

References

• “gonimia”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.