terminally-spored
|ter-mi-nal-ly-spored|
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/ˈtɜːrmɪnəli spɔːrd/
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/ˈtɜːmɪnəli spɔːd/
end-spored
Etymology
Etymology Information
'terminally-spored' originates from the combination of 'terminally,' meaning 'at the end,' and 'spored,' referring to the presence of spores.
Historical Evolution
The term 'terminally-spored' was formed by combining the words 'terminally' and 'spored' to describe a specific characteristic of certain fungi.
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 that are located at the end or terminal part of a structure.
The fungus is terminally-spored, with spores forming at the tips of its hyphae.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 02:10