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stamen
(sta¦men)
Pronunciation:
/ˈsteɪmən/
noun
Botany
the male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament.
Origin:
mid 17th century
: from Latin, literally 'warp in an upright loom, thread'
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