spore — A minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɔːr/
Example Sentences
- The biology teacher warned students not to inhale the mold spores during the experiment.
- My allergy to plant spores makes spring feel like a biological warfare season.
- Scientists discovered ancient spores preserved in amber for millions of years.
spore
NOUN[/spɔːr/]
A minute, typically one-celled, reproductive unit capable of giving rise to a new individual without sexual fusion
A tiny spore drifts from the mushroom cap and floats into the forest air.
From floor to core, the spore explores!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek spora, meaning 'seed' or 'sowing'. Ancient Greeks used this term to describe the small reproductive units of plants, viewing them as seed-like structures capable of propagation.
Breakdown
spora (Greek: seed, that which is sown) — the root directly refers to a small reproductive cell or spore in botanical terminology.
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📝Examples
“The biology teacher warned students not to inhale the mold spores during the experiment.”
“My allergy to plant spores makes spring feel like a biological warfare season.”
“Scientists discovered ancient spores preserved in amber for millions of years.”
“The farmer blamed his sneezing fits on the invisible spore army attacking his sinuses.”
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