Word: auxospore
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
xo
spore
Definition: A reproductive spore in diatoms that is formed by the union of two cells
Morphemes:
Affix: auxo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Growth or increase.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: auxi
Language: la
Decoded: auxi
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I increase, augment
Affix: spore
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπείρω
Language: grc
Decoded: speiro
Meaning: to sow, to scatter
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade