brucella
brucella · brucellas · brucellae
Any of a group of pathogenic bacteria of the genus BrucellaAny of a group of pathogenic bacteria of the genus Brucella.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of pathogenic bacteria of the genus Brucella.
More definitions
- an aerobic Gram-negative coccobacillus that causes brucellosis; can be used as a bioweapon
Origin
Borrowed from translingual Brucella.Borrowed from translingual Brucella.
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Forms
plural: brucellas / brucellaeWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular