ˌlep(ˌ)tōˌmīˈtā(ˌ)lēz noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Leptomitus, genus of water molds (from Greek leptomitos of fine threads, from lepto- lept- + mitos thread) + -ales
: an order of water molds (subclass Oomycetes) resembling the Saprolegniales but forming branching chains because of regular constrictions of the hyphae