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Noun sorus has 2 senses
  1. sorus - a spore-producing structure in certain lichens and fungi
    --1 is a kind of
    reproductive structure
  2. sorus - cluster of sporangia usually on underside of a fern frond
    --2 is a kind of
    reproductive structure
    --2 has part: indusium

Definitions from the Web

Sori

Noun - Plural: sori

1. In biology, a sori refers to a cluster of spore-producing structures found on the underside of fern fronds.

Example Sentence: The sori on the fern leaves burst open, releasing thousands of spores into the wind.

Noun - Plural: soris

1. In Finnish mythology, sori is a mythical troll-like creature believed to reside in the forests.

Example Sentence: The locals warn hikers not to venture deep into the woods, as they say the sori may be lurking there.

Noun - Plural: soris

1. In geology, soris refers to unconsolidated gravel or sand mixed with clay or silt.

Example Sentence: The construction crew had to remove a layer of soris before starting the foundation work.

Adjective - Comparative: sori, Superlative: soriest

1. Used informally, sori describes something or someone that is unfortunate or pitiful.

Example Sentence: It was the soriest excuse for a meal I had ever tasted.

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