spore
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🇺🇸
/spɔr/
🇬🇧
/spɔː/
reproductive cell
Etymology
'spore' originates from the Greek word 'spora,' where 'spora' meant 'seed.'
'spora' transformed into the Latin word 'spora,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spore' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'seed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reproductive cell.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual without fusion with another cell, typically found in fungi, algae, and some plants.
Fungi release spores into the air to reproduce.
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Noun 2
a dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure produced by some bacteria, which can survive in harsh conditions.
Bacterial spores can survive extreme temperatures.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 13:06