algae

== English == === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈæl.d͡ʒi/, /ˈæl.ɡi/ (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæl.ɡiː/, /ˈæl.dʒiː/ === Noun === algae plural of alga === Noun === algae (usually uncountable, plural algae or algaes) Algal organisms viewed collectively or as a mass; algal growth. (countable) A particular kind of alga. ==== Usage notes ==== Etymologically, algae is the plural of alga, but algae is sometimes used as an uncountable noun with singular verb agreement (similar to the usage of the word seaweed), or as a count noun to refer to a type of algae. The plural form algaes may be considered nonstandard. ==== Derived terms ==== === References === === Anagrams === Galea, galea == Latin == === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈaɫ.ɡae̯] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈal̠ʲ.d͡ʒe] === Noun === algae inflection of alga: nominative/vocative plural genitive/dative singular