torulae

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torulae - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Torula \Tor"u*la\, n.; pl. Torulae [NL., dim. of L. torus a
     semicircular molding.] (Biol.)
     (a) A chain of special bacteria.
     (b) A genus of budding fungi. Same as Saccharomyces. Also
         used adjectively.
         [1913 Webster]