tremella

Meanings

• noun

  A jelly-like fungus belonging to the genus Tremella, commonly found growing on dead or decaying wood.

  - "The tremella on the tree trunk was covered in a thin layer of slime."
  - "The hmn people used to collect tremella for food and medicinal purposes."

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Variants

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tremolo , tremolos

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Etymology

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From the Latin tremella, meaning 'trembling', possibly due to the quivering or shaking motion of the fungus when disturbed.

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Trivia

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1. The Tremella fuciformis species of tremella is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known as 'Silver Fungus' or 'White Fungus'.

2. Tremella is rich in polysaccharides, particularly beta-glucans, which are believed to contribute to its health benefits.

3. Tremella is also known as 'Asian ear fungus' due to its ear-like appearance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tremellaceae: A large family of fungi in the order Auriculariales, which includes the genus Tremella.

2. Fungi: A kingdom of organisms that obtain their nutrients by decomposing organic matter or by forming symbiotic relationships with other organisms.

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Culture

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In traditional hmn medicine, tremella is used to boost the immune system, improve cognitive function, and as a general health tonic.

How to Memorize "tremella"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jelly-like fungus growing on a tree trunk.
   - Visualize the trembling motion of the fungus when disturbed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tremella' with the image of a quivering jelly-like fungus.
   - Link the word with the concept of a health tonic or immune system booster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Trembling Tree Fungus' to remember the word tremella.
   - Use the acronym TREM-ELLA to remember the different meanings and uses of the word.

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