STAMINEOUS

Etymology

Adjective

stamineous (not comparable)

Consisting of stamens or threads.

(botany) Of or relating to the stamens; possessing stamens; attached to the stamens.

Source: Wiktionary


Sta*min"e*al, Sta*min"e*ous, a. Etym: [L. stamineus, from stamen thread.]

1. Consisting of stamens or threads.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the stamens; possessing stamens; also, attached to the stamens; as, a stamineous nectary.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

13 June 2025

AIRPLANE

(noun) an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; “the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon