English word spore comes from Ancient Greek σπόρος
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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σπόρος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
spora | Latin (lat) | |
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. |