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basally-spored

|ba-sal-ly-spored|

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/ˈbeɪsəli spɔrd/

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/ˈbeɪsəli spɔːd/

spores at the base

Etymology
Etymology Information

'basally-spored' originates from the combination of 'basal,' meaning 'at the base,' and 'spored,' referring to the production of spores.

Historical Evolution

The term 'basally-spored' evolved from the combination of 'basal' and 'spored' to describe a specific botanical characteristic.

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 or located at the base of a structure.

The plant is basally-spored, with spores forming at the base of its leaves.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/09 02:46