Sori
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of sorus, denoting the clusters of spore-producing structures found on the undersides of fern fronds and in certain lichens and fungi.
“The botanist used a hand lens to examine the neat rows of sori on the underside of the fern frond.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
so·ri
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Three out of four letters are vowels, making it an excellent word for dumping vowels while testing common positions
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Worth 4 points and a valid botanical plural that helps offload a vowel-heavy rack efficiently
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