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moneran

noun mo·ner·an \mō-ˈnir-ən, mə-\

Definition of MONERAN

— moneran adjective

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New Latin Monera, kingdom comprising prokaryotes, ultimately from Greek monērēs single, from monos

First Known Use: 1876

MONERAN Defined for Kids

noun mo·ner·an \mō-ˈnir-ən, mə-\

: any member of the kingdom of living things (as bacteria) consisting of a single simple cell that lacks a nucleus

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noun mo·ne·ran \mə-ˈnir-ən\

—moneran adjective

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