Nonstem

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not of or pertaining to a stem. not-comparable

    "Peeling from the nonstem end is actually a bit easier and reduces the chance that those annoying, stringy fibers will stick to the banana."

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"Peeling from the nonstem end is actually a bit easier and reduces the chance that those annoying, stringy fibers will stick to the banana."

Etymology

From non- + stem.

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