spore.
spore (reproductive particle)
Meaning & usage
spore (reproductive particle)
spore (resistant particle produced by bacterium or protist)
spur (a rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse)
spur (anything that inspires or motivates, as a spur does to a horse)
spur (an appendage or spike pointing rearward, near the foot, for instance that of a rooster)
Where this word comes from
* (spore):, from Ancient Greek σπορά (sporá, “seed, a sowing”). * (spur):, from Old Norse spori, from Proto-Germanic *spurô.
spur (to prod)
spur (to urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive)
trace (to follow the trail of)
scent (to detect the scent of)
feel, notice, perceive
Where this word comes from
* (to spur):, from spore (“spur”). * (to trace):, from spor (“track, trail, scent”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.