sta·men
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plural stamens also stamina\
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Definition of stamen
: a microsporophyll of a seed plant
specifically
: the pollen-producing male organ of a flower that consists of an anther and a filament — see flower illustration
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“Stamen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamen. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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stamen
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English Language Learners Definition of stamen
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: the part of a flower that produces pollen
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Kids Definition of stamen
: the part of a flower that produces pollen and is made up of an anther and a filament
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The first known use of stamen was in 1668
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