SINCE 1828
stamen
noun
sta·men
| \ ˈstā-mən
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plural stamens
also stamina\ ˈstā-mə-nə
, ˈsta- \
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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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The first known use of stamen was in 1668
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stamen
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English Language Learners Definition of stamen
botany
: the part of a flower that produces pollen
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stamen
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sta·men
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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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