occasive

/ɒkˈseɪsɪv, ɒkˈseɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to an oecia, or a resting place of a fungus spore

“The scientist studied the occasive structures of the fungal growth.”

2. noun

a resting place or spore-bearing organ of a fungus, especially a fungus of the order Ascomycetes

“The occasives of the fungus played a crucial role in its lifecycle.”

Synonyms

  • fungoid
  • sporiferous

Antonyms

  • non-fungoid
  • non-sporiferous