Word: zygospore
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zy
go
spore
Definition: A zygosperm. A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. They are found in certain orders of algae and fungi.
Morphemes:
Affix: zygo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: pair
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζυγόν
Language: grc
Decoded: zugon
Meaning: yoke
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