Stamen
(noun)
- The male reproductive organ in a flower, consisting of a filament and an anther.
- The part of a flower that produces pollen and is typically made up of a filament and an anther.
Origin:
From the latin word stamen ("thread"), from the verb stare ("to stan.d")
Examples:
- The stamen is responsible for producing the pollen in the flower.
- The stamen of the flower was yellow and had a powdery texture.
- The stamen is typically located in the center of the flower.
- The number of stamens in a flower can vary depending on the species.
- The stamen is one of the essential parts of the flower's reproductive system.