Definition of stamen Stamen

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We found 7 definitions of stamen from 6 different sources.

What does stamen mean?

Noun Plural: stamen
stamen - the male reproductive organ of a flower
		reproductive structure the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction
		blossom, flower, bloom reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
		anther the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk

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stamen (Noun)
In flowering plants, the structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.

stamen (n.)
A thread; especially, a warp thread.
stamen (n.)
The male organ of flowers for secreting and furnishing the pollen or fecundating dust. It consists of the anther and filament.

stamen
In flowering plants, the male organ in a flower, typically consisting of an anther and a filament.

stamen
stā′men, n. one of the male organs of a flower which produce the pollen:—pl. Stā′mens.—adj. Stā′mened, having stamens.—n. Stam′ina (prop. pl.), the principal strength of anything: the firm part of a body which supports the whole.—adjs. Stam′inal, Stamin′ēous, consisting of or possessing stamens: pertaining to, or attached to, the stamen: apetalous, as certain flowers; Stam′inate, -d, having or producing stamens; Staminif′erous, Staminig′erous, bearing or having stamens.—ns. Stam′inode, Staminō′dium, an abortive stamen; Stam′inody, a condition of flowers in which sepals, pistils, &c. are metamorphosed into stamens. [L. stamen (pl. stamina)—stāre, to stand.]