Simple Definition of spore

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spore

noun

ˈspoɚ How to pronounce spore (audio)
plural spores
biology : a cell made by some plants that is like a seed and can produce a new plant
mold spores

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“Spore.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/spore. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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