# megaspore

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The larger spore of a heterosporous plant, typically producing a female gametophyte

## Etymology
From mega- + spore.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/megaspore