stamen

Meanings

• noun

  A part of a flower that bears the anthers, which produce and contain pollen.

  - "The stamen is an essential part of a flower for pollination."
  - "The long filament of the stamen supports the anther."

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Rhymes

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gamut , stanemoia , maneum

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Variants

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stamen , stamens , stamina

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Etymology

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From Old English stænan, meaning 'to stand', due to the stamen's function in standing the anther above the pistil for pollen dispersal.

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Trivia

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1. Stamens come in various shapes and sizes, with some being long and slender, while others are short and wide.

2. The collective term for stamens is 'stamina'. However, this term is commonly used in a different context, referring to a plant or animal's vitality or strength.

3. Some flowers have both male and female reproductive parts, called monoecious flowers. In these flowers, the stamen and pistil are present on the same flower.

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Related Concepts

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1. anther: The part of the stamen that contains pollen.

2. pistil: The female reproductive part of a flower, opposite the stamen.

3. pollen: The fine powder-like substance produced by the anther, which is essential for plant fertilization.

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Culture

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In poetry and literature, the stamen is often used as a metaphor for masculinity or fertility.

How to Memorize "stamen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flower with its stamen and pistil. The stamen stands tall with its long filament, supporting the anther that contains pollen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the stamen with masculinity or fertility, as it is the male reproductive part of the flower.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym S-T-A-M-E-N: Stands Tall And Makes Eggs Nurture.

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