Stamen: meaning, definitions and examples

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stamen

 

[ หˆsteษช.mษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

A stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower, typically consisting of a filament and an anther. It is responsible for producing and dispersing pollen, which is essential for the fertilization of seeds in flowering plants.

Synonyms

filament, male part.

Examples of usage

  • The flower's stamens were covered in bright yellow pollen.
  • In botany, the stamen is crucial for the reproduction process.
  • Observing the stamens can help identify different species of plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "stamen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estame

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคพเคฎเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Staubblatt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benang sari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะพั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prฤ™cik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›„ใ—ใน

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtamine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฆุฐู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tyฤinka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tyฤinka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›„่•Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praลกnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stamen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑา›ั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stamen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estambre

Etymology

The word 'stamen' originates from the Latin word 'stamen', which means 'thread'. This etymology reflects the filament's thread-like structure that supports the anther. The term has been used in the context of botany since the 16th century, as scientists began to study plant reproduction more systematically. Over time, the understanding of the role of stamens in the reproduction of flowering plants became crucial in botanical science. The distinction between stamens and other flower parts has been significant in classifying flowering plants and understanding plant morphology.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,589, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.