sporiferous

[ spuh-rif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. bearing spores.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporiferous¹

First recorded in 1830–40; spor- + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

Passing over the rest of the sporiferous fungi, we find amongst the Ascomycetous group several that are highly esteemed.

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