stamen
stamen
Noun
pl: stamens
This term refers specifically to the male reproductive apparatus of a flowering plant. It is characterized by a structural duality, consisting of a slender stalk and a pollen-bearing tip, which facilitates the transfer of genetic material to the female parts of the flower.
In botanical terminology, the word is a countable noun. While it describes a biological component, it follows standard English pluralization rules, though it is almost exclusively used in scientific or educational contexts rather than casual conversation.
Meanings
Examples
The botanist examined the stamen under a microscope to identify the pollen grains.
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