sporophorous

sporophorous
\\spəˈräf(ə)rəs, spōˈ-, spȯˈ-\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin sporophorus, from spor- + -phorus -phorous
2. [sporophore + -ous] : of or relating to a sporophore

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sporophorˈic or sporophˈorous adjective
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Main Entry:spore

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  • -phorous — [fər əs] [ModL phorus < Gr < pherein,BEAR1] combining form forming adjectives bearing, producing [sporophorous] …   English World dictionary

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