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central-spored

|cen-tral-spored|

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/ˈsɛntrəl spɔrd/

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/ˈsɛntrəl spɔːd/

centered spores

Etymology
Etymology Information

'central-spored' originates from the combination of 'central,' meaning 'at the center,' and 'spored,' referring to the presence of spores.

Historical Evolution

The term 'central-spored' was formed by combining the words 'central' and 'spored' to describe a specific characteristic of certain fungi.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having spores at the center,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having spores located at the center.

The central-spored fungi were observed under the microscope.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/20 11:33