hyphae Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of the threadlike filaments forming the mycelium of a fungus
    hypha.

WordNet

Hy"phæ noun plural (Also<
  • Hyphae
  • Hyphæ
)
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. "yfh` a web.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) The long, branching filaments of which the mycelium (and the greater part of the plant) of a fungus is formed. They are also found enveloping the gonidia of lichens, making up a large part of their structure.

Webster 1913