bacillus (n)
B (n)

n01349948

type n
lex_filenum 05
def aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium
def often occurring in chainlike formations
def found primarily in soil
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Hypernym eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
Member holonym genus Bacillus
Derivationally related form bacillus → bacillary; bacillus → bacillary
Hyponym Bacillus anthracis, anthrax bacillus; Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus globigii, grass bacillus, hay bacillus; Yersinia pestis
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Derivationally related form bacillary → bacillus; bacillary → bacillus
Pertainym (pertains to noun) bacillary → bacillus
Pertainym (pertains to noun) bacillar → bacillus
Hypernym Bacillus anthracis, anthrax bacillus; Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus globigii, grass bacillus, hay bacillus; Yersinia pestis
Hyponym eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
Member meronym genus Bacillus

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