Ostiole

Full definition of ostiole

Noun

1. (mycology) A small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores.
2. (botany) A similar hole or opening in plants, such as the opening of the involuted fig inflorescence through which fig wasps enter to pollinate and breed.

Derived terms

• ostiolar

Anagrams

• oolites, oölites
• Osloite
• stoolie
• toolies