antherless
|an-ther-less|
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/ˈænθɚləs/
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/ˈænθələs/
without anthers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'antherless' originates from English, specifically built from the noun 'anther' + the suffix '-less', where '-less' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'anther' originates from New Latin 'anthera', from Greek 'anthēra', ultimately related to Greek 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. The suffix '-less' comes from Old English 'lēas' meaning 'free from' or 'without'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'without anthers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking anthers (the pollen-bearing parts of a flower).
The antherless flowers produced no pollen.
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Last updated: 2025/08/23 23:03