staminate
|stam-i-nate|
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/ˈstæmɪnɪt/
male flower part
Etymology
Etymology Information
'staminate' originates from the Latin word 'stamen,' which referred to the thread of the warp in weaving, and by extension, the male part of a flower.
Historical Evolution
'stamen' transformed into the English word 'staminate' to describe flowers with stamens but no pistils.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the thread in weaving, but over time it evolved to describe the male reproductive part of a flower.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having stamens but no pistils; male.
The staminate flowers of the plant are responsible for producing pollen.
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Last updated: 2025/04/18 15:25