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/sperr"meuhs/, adj.of the nature of or pertaining to sperm.[1815-25; SPERM1 + -OUS]
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-spermous — [spʉr′məs] combining form forming adjectives having (a specified number or kind of) seed [monospermous] … English World dictionary
spermous — [spʉr′məs] adj. of or like sperm … English World dictionary
-spermous — see spermal * * * var. of spermal: gymnospermous. [ < Gk spermos, adj. deriv. of spérma; see SPERM1] * * * spermal and spermous adj combining forms • • • Main Entry: ↑sperm … Useful english dictionary
-spermous — var. of spermal: gymnospermous. [ < Gk spermos, adj. deriv. of spérma; see SPERM1] * * * … Universalium
spermous — adj. of or pertaining to sperm … English contemporary dictionary
spermous — sper·mous … English syllables
-spermous — aff. a combining form occurring in adjectives that correspond to nouns ending in sperm: angiospermous[/ex] • Etymology: < Gk spermos, adj. der. of spérma; see sperm I … From formal English to slang
spermous — /ˈspɜməs/ (say spermuhs) adjective of the nature of or relating to sperm …
spermous — adjective consisting of or resembling spermatozoa • Syn: ↑spermatic • Pertains to noun: ↑sperm (for: ↑spermatic), ↑sperm • Derivationally related forms: ↑sperm … Useful english dictionary
multi-spermous — to stable: see multi … Useful english dictionary
