Word: chlamydospore
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chla
myd
o
spore
Definition: A thick-walled spore that is the resting stage of some bacteria.
Morphemes:
Affix: chlamydo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting an outer covering (cortex) such as a rigid cell wall
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χλαμύς
Language: grc
Decoded: khlamus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: cloak, robe, mantle (especially a military or royal cloak)
Affix: spore
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπείρω
Language: grc
Decoded: speiro
Meaning: to sow, to scatter
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade