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hymenophore.

The part of a fungus fruiting body which produces spore-bearing cells.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The part of a fungus fruiting body which produces spore-bearing cells.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ὑμήν (humḗn) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *bʰéreti Proto-Hellenic *pʰérō Ancient Greek φέρω (phérō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Hellenic *-os Ancient Greek -ος (-os) Ancient Greek -φόρος (-phóros)der. New Latin -phorusbor. English -phore English hymenophore From Ancient Greek ὑμήν (humḗn, “membrane”) + English -o- + -phore.

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