azygospore

a·zy·go·spore

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-zahy-guh-spawr, -spohr]
- /eɪˈzaɪ gəˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-zahy-guh-spawr, -spohr]
- /eɪˈzaɪ gəˌspɔr, -ˌspoʊr/

Definitions of azygospore word

noun azygospore a thick-walled spore produced by parthenogenesis in certain algae and fungi 3
noun azygospore a reproductive cell formed without the fusion of gametes, as in certain algae and fungi. 1

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Origin of azygospore

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; azygo(us) + -spore

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Parts of speech for Azygospore

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azygospore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

azygospore usage trend in Literature

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