Stamen: meaning, definitions and examples
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stamen
[ หsteษช.mษn ]
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:
๐ต๐น estame
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคคเคพเคฎเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Staubblatt
๐ฎ๐ฉ benang sari
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑะพัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ prฤcik
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใน
๐ซ๐ท รฉtamine
๐ช๐ธ estambre
๐น๐ท stamen
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฆุฐูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ tyฤinka
๐ธ๐ฐ tyฤinka
๐จ๐ณ ้่
๐ธ๐ฎ praลกnik
๐ฎ๐ธ stamen
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑาัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ stamen
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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