Protist Definition
prōtĭst
protists
noun
protists
In some systems of classification, any of a kingdom (Protista) of one-celled organisms, as algae, yeasts, or protozoans, having characteristics found in both plants and animals.
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Noun
Singular:
protist
Plural:
protistsOrigin of Protist
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From New Latin Prōtista former kingdom name from Greek prōtista neuter pl. of prōtistos the very first superlative of prōtos first per1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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