angiosporous
|an-gi-os-po-rous|
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/ˌændʒiˈɑːspərəs/
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/ˌændʒiˈɒspərəs/
spores inside a vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiosporous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sporos' meaning 'seed' or 'spore.'
Historical Evolution
'angiosporous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, combining 'angio-' (vessel) and '-sporous' (spore-bearing).
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having spores in a vessel,' and this meaning has remained specific in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having spores contained within a case or capsule.
Some ferns are angiosporous, producing spores inside a capsule.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 11:06