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Noun gleba has 1 sense
  1. gleba - fleshy spore-bearing inner mass of e.g. a puffball or stinkhorn
    --1 is a kind of     reproductive structure
    --1 is a part of sporophore

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Gleba

Definition:

Gleba refers to the fleshy, spore-bearing tissue found in the fruiting body of certain fungi.

Examples:

As a Noun:

  1. The gleba of the mushroom was slimy and dark.
  2. In truffles, the gleba is highly prized for its distinct aroma and flavor.

As a Verb:

  1. The mushroom gleba matured and released spores into the air.
  2. When you cut the fruiting body open, you can see the gleba inside.

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