stemmy

adjective

stem·​my ˈste-mē 

stemmier; stemmiest

1

: abounding in stems

2

of wine : having a bitter aftertaste

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

They can be cooked gently over slow-fading coals -- a good way to tenderize thick, stemmy vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus that need a little more time. —oregonlive, 22 May 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1