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Etymology of the English word teleutospore

the English word teleutospore
derived from the Greek word teleute, τελευτή (decease)
derived from the Greek word telos, τέλος (end; properly, the point aimed at as a limit; the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kʷel-
derived from the Greek word spore

Date

The earliest known usage of teleutospore in English dates from the 19th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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