terminal-spored
|ter-mi-nal-spored|
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/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl spɔːrd/
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/ˈtɜːmɪnəl spɔːd/
end-spored
Etymology
Etymology Information
'terminal-spored' originates from the combination of 'terminal,' meaning 'end' or 'tip,' and 'spored,' referring to the presence of spores.
Historical Evolution
The term 'terminal-spored' combines the English word 'terminal' with 'spored,' a derivative of 'spore,' to describe a specific biological characteristic.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having spores at the end,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having spores located at the end or tip of a structure.
The fungus was identified as terminal-spored due to the spore placement.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 09:36