androphore
|an-dro-phore|
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/ˈæn.drəˌfɔr/
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/ˈæn.drəˌfɔː/
stalk bearing stamens
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androphore' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anēr, andros' meaning 'man' and 'phoros' meaning 'bearing' or 'carrying.'
Historical Evolution
'androphore' was formed in modern scientific Latin from Greek roots and entered English botanical terminology in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'stamen-bearing stalk,' and this meaning has remained specific to botany.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/04 10:21