slime mould meaning

Definition of slime mould

1. a naked mass of protoplasm having characteristics of both plants and animals; sometimes classified as protoctists

   Synonyms: slime mold

   Type of: fungus

   Kinds: true slime mold, cellular slime mold

How to pronounce slime mould

slime mould is pronounced /slaɪm məʊld/ in British English and /slaɪm moʊld/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.