MYCETOZOA

My*ce`to*zo"a, n. pl. [NL.; Gr. , , fungus + pl. of an animal.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The Myxomycetes; -- so called by those who regard them as a class of animals. -- My*ce`to*zo"an (#), a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MALLET

(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.


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