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anther

 

[ หˆรฆn.ฮธษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botany, flower

An anther is the part of a flower's stamen that produces pollen. It is typically a yellowish structure that sits atop a filament and plays a critical role in the plant's reproductive process. The anther opens to release pollen grains that are carried to other flowers for fertilization.

Synonyms

pollen sac

Examples of usage

  • The anther of the flower releases pollen into the air.
  • Bees collect pollen from the anther during their visit.
  • In the anther, pollen development occurs before it is dispersed.

Translations

Translations of the word "anther" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anther

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benang sari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธะปัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prฤ™cik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‘ฏๅฎค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anthรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฝƒ์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฏุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tyฤinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praลกnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฆta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑา›ั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tozlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antero

Etymology

The term 'anther' originates from the Greek word 'รกnthos', which means 'flower' or 'blossom'. In botanical terminology, it specifically refers to the pollen-bearing part of a stamen. The use of the word can be traced back to the early 18th century when scientists began to detail plant reproductive parts. The anther is crucial for the reproduction of flowering plants, making it a key term in botany and ecology. Over time, the understanding of its function has expanded, contributing to the study of plant reproduction and the relationship between plants and pollinators. Today, the term remains central in discussions about plant biology and taxonomy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,450, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.