English word sporiferous comes from English spore, English -ferous
| 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. |
| -ferous | English (eng) | Used to form adjectives from nouns, containing the specified material. Used to form adjectives from nouns, producing the specified material. |
| sporiferous | English (eng) | (biology) Bearing or producing spores. |