sporid
anglicized f. sporidium. rare.
| 1847 Webster (citing Lindley), Sporid, in botany, a naked corcle, destitute of radicle, cotyledon, and hilum. 1900 Dundee Advertiser 24 July 4 The great German botanist de Bary inoculated young barberry leaves with sporids from the black rust of old wheat straw. |