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anther

Pronunciation: /ˈanθə/

Definition of anther

noun

Botany
  • the part of a stamen that contains the pollen.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French anthère or modern Latin anthera, from Greek anthēra 'flowery', from anthos 'flower'

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