marginally-spored
|mar-gin-al-ly-spored|
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/ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəli spɔːrd/
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/ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli spɔːd/
spores at the edge
Etymology
Etymology Information
'marginally-spored' originates from the combination of 'marginally,' meaning 'at or near the margin,' and 'spored,' referring to the presence of spores.
Historical Evolution
The term 'marginally-spored' evolved from the botanical terminology used to describe the location of spores in certain plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having spores at the edge,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having spores located at or near the margin or edge.
The plant is marginally-spored, with spores distributed along the leaf edges.
Synonyms
edge-sporedborder-spored
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 01:33