spore

About 1.29 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
2. noun A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
3. verb To produce spores.

Similar words

seed germ microbe sizeable conflict considerable dispute ascospore exospore endospore

Often followed by

formation germination is and suspension of production wall mother

Word family

spored spores sporing