Definition of spawn

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Spawn (v. t.) The white fibrous matter forming the matrix from which fungi.

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Mycelium :: Mycelium (n.) The white threads or filamentous growth from which a mushroom or fungus is developed; the so-called mushroom spawn.
Spawn :: Spawn (v. t.) To bring forth; to generate; -- used in contempt.
Smelt :: Smelt (n.) Any one of numerous species of small silvery salmonoid fishes of the genus Osmerus and allied genera, which ascend rivers to spawn, and sometimes become landlocked in lakes. They are esteemed as food, and have a peculiar odor and taste..
Kipper :: Kipper (n.) A salmon after spawning.
Kelt :: Kelt (n.) A salmon after spawning.
Spawn :: Spawn (v. t.) The buds or branches produced from underground stems.
Roe :: Roe (n.) The ova or spawn of fishes and amphibians, especially when still inclosed in the ovarian membranes. Sometimes applied, loosely, to the sperm and the testes of the male..
Ergot :: Ergot (n.) The mycelium or spawn of this fungus infecting grains of rye and wheat. It is a powerful remedial agent, and also a dangerous poison, and is used as a means of hastening childbirth, and to arrest bleeding..
Spawn :: Spawn (v. t.) To produce or deposit (eggs), as fishes or frogs do..
Cultch :: Cultch (n.) Empty oyster shells and other substances laid down on oyster grounds to furnish points for the attachment of the spawn of the oyster.
Spawned :: Spawned (imp. & p. p.) of Spaw.
Spawn :: Spawn (v. i.) To issue, as offspring; -- used contemptuously..
Trout :: Trout (n.) Any one of numerous species of fishes belonging to Salmo, Salvelinus, and allied genera of the family Salmonidae. They are highly esteemed as game fishes and for the quality of their flesh. All the species breed in fresh water, but after spawning many of them descend to the sea if they have an opportunity..
Spent :: Spent (a.) Exhausted of spawn or sperm; -- said especially of fishes.
Spawning :: Spawning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Spaw.
Spawn :: Spawn (v. t.) The ova, or eggs, of fishes, oysters, and other aquatic animals..
Spawn :: Spawn (v. t.) The white fibrous matter forming the matrix from which fungi.
Catadromous :: Catadromous (a.) Living in fresh water, and going to the sea to spawn; -- opposed to anadromous, and said of the eel..
Mixogamous :: Mixogamous (a.) Pairing with several males; -- said of certain fishes of which several males accompany each female during spawning.
Ruche :: Ruche (n.) A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn..
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