English word oospore comes from English spore, English oo- (Relating to eggs or ova.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| spore | English (eng) | To produce spores. A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.. A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions. |
| oo- | English (eng) | Relating to eggs or ova. |
| oospore | English (eng) | (biology) A fertilized female zygote, having thick chitinous walls, that develops from a fertilized oosphere in some algae and fungi. |