basal-spored
|ba-sal-spored|
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/ˈbeɪsəl spɔrd/
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/ˈbeɪsəl spɔːd/
spores at the base
Etymology
Etymology Information
'basal-spored' originates from the combination of 'basal,' meaning 'at the base,' and 'spored,' referring to the production of spores.
Historical Evolution
The term 'basal-spored' was formed by combining the words 'basal' and 'spored' to describe a specific characteristic in fungi.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having spores at the base,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having spores that are produced at the base of a structure, typically in fungi.
The mushroom is basal-spored, with spores forming at the base of its gills.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/12 09:47