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anther

/ˈæn.θə/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.

Etymology / origin

From French anthère, from Ancient Greek ἀνθηρός (anthērós, “flowery, blooming”), from ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”).

  1. ἀνθηρός(Ancient Greek)
  2. anthère(French)
  3. *h₂endʰ-(ine-pro)
  4. anther (English)
  5. Relations: root, der, der

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