anantherous
|an-an-ther-ous|
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/ænˈænθərəs/
without anthers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anantherous' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'anthera' meaning 'anther'.
Historical Evolution
'anantherous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots to describe flowers lacking anthers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without anthers', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking anthers; having no anthers (the pollen-bearing part of a stamen in a flower).
The plant is anantherous and therefore does not produce pollen.
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