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单词 primigenal
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Definition of primigenal in English:

primigenal

adjective prʌɪˈmɪdʒ(ə)nlprʌɪˈmɪdʒɪnl
rare
  • Primeval, primigenial; (Biology, now historical) designating a former kingdom of living organisms proposed by J. Hogg and named Regnum Primigenum, equivalent to the kingdom Protista and comprising simple organisms regarded as distinct from animals and plants, as protozoans, algae, etc.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Jabez Hogg (1817–1899), ophthalmic surgeon. From classical Latin prīmigenus relating to birth or origin + -al.

Definition of primigenal in US English:

primigenal

adjective
rare
  • Primeval, primigenial; (Biology, now historical) designating a former kingdom of living organisms proposed by J. Hogg and named Regnum Primigenum, equivalent to the kingdom Protista and comprising simple organisms regarded as distinct from animals and plants, as protozoans, algae, etc.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Jabez Hogg (1817–1899), ophthalmic surgeon. From classical Latin prīmigenus relating to birth or origin + -al.

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