endospore en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥dóm Proto-Hellenic *éndon Ancient Greek ἔνδον (éndon)der. English endo- English spore English endospore From endo- + spore.
Meanings
- The inner layer of a spore.
- A small vegetative spore produced by some bacteria.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endospores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |