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sporiferous

[spuh-rif-er-uh s]

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adjective

bearing spores.

Origin of sporiferous

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

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Examples from the Web for sporiferous

Historical Examples of sporiferous

Passing over the rest of the sporiferous fungi, we find amongst the Ascomycetous group several that are highly esteemed.
Fungi: Their Nature and Uses
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke