Frankia

Translingual

Etymology

After A. B. Frank +‎ -ia

Proper noun

Frankia f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Frankiaceae – nitrogen-fixing, filamentous bacteria that live in symbiosis with actinorhizal plants.
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Gnomoniaceae – now Greeneria (certain ascomycete fungi).

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bacteria

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) By surface analysis, Frank +‎ -ia.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɹæŋ.kɪ.ə/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfɹæŋ.ki.ə/
  • Hyphenation: Fran‧ki‧a, Frank‧i‧a

Proper noun

Frankia

  1. Alternative form of Francia (historical region of the Franks)

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