As nouns the difference between spore and pore
is that spore is a reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another while pore is a tiny opening in the skin.
As verbs the difference between spore and pore
is that spore is to produce spores while pore is to study meticulously; to go over again and again.
spore
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(
wikipedia spore)
A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
Related terms
* aplanospore
* ascospore
* basidiospore
* heterosporous
* homosporous
* meiospore
* sporangium
* sporogenesis
* sporophyte
* zoospore
* zygospore
See also
* bulb
* gemma
* pollen
* propagule
* seed
Verb
(spor)
To produce spores.
Anagrams
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pore
Etymology 1
From (etyl) pouren, from (etyl), from (etyl) porus, from (etyl) .
Noun
(
en noun)
A tiny opening in the skin.
By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many or allowing passage of a fluid.
Related terms
* porous
Etymology 2
From (etyl) poren, pouren, . See (l).
Verb
(por)
to study meticulously; to go over again and again.
to meditate or reflect in a steady way.
Derived terms
* pore over
Anagrams
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