base-spored
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/beɪs-spɔrd/
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/beɪs-spɔːd/
spores at the base
Etymology
Etymology Information
'base-spored' originates from the combination of 'base' and 'spore', where 'base' refers to the bottom or supporting part and 'spore' refers to a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual.
Historical Evolution
'Base-spored' is a modern English term formed by combining 'base' and 'spore'.
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.
The base-spored fungi are often found in damp environments.
Synonyms
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