sporiferous

[ spuh-rif-er-uhs ]

adjective
  1. bearing spores.

Origin of sporiferous

1
First recorded in 1830–40; spor- + -i- + -ferous

Words Nearby sporiferous

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How to use sporiferous in a sentence

  • 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