androspore
|an-dro-spore|
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/ˈæn.drəˌspɔːr/
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/ˈæn.drəˌspɔː/
male reproductive spore
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androspore' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anēr, andros' meaning 'man, male' and 'spora' meaning 'seed, sowing'.
Historical Evolution
'androspore' was formed in modern scientific Latin from Greek roots, and entered English scientific vocabulary in the 19th century as 'androspore'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a male spore', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/04 13:21