Dracunculus

/drəˈkʌŋkjʊləs/

/drəˈkʌŋkjələs/

Translation of "dracunculus" into Russian

Noun

/drəˈkʌŋkjʊləs/

/drəˈkʌŋkjələs/

dracunculus

dracunculi pl

The dracunculus is a parasitic worm that causes dracunculiasis.

Дракункулюс — это паразитический червь, вызывающий дракункулёз.

Noun

/drəˈkʌŋkjʊləs/

/drəˈkʌŋkjələs/

Any parasitic nematode worm of the genus Dracunculus; a guinea worm.

A dracunculus may emerge from the skin after a year of infection.

Any plant of the genus Dracunculus (dragon arum), noted for its striking inflorescence and strong odor.

Gardeners sometimes cultivate a dracunculus for its dramatic appearance despite the smell.

Proper noun

A genus of parasitic nematode worms, commonly known as guinea worms, that infect humans and other mammals.

Dracunculus is targeted by global eradication programs.

A genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to the Mediterranean region.

Dracunculus produces a large spadix surrounded by a purple spathe.