Staminal

//ˈstæmɪnəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to stamens. not-comparable

    "staminal tube"

  2. 2
    Pertaining to or promoting stamina or endurance. not-comparable, rare

    "The supplies […] consisting chiefly of large quantities of provisions, vegetables, staminal foods, and pemmicans, will be sold […] on Monday."

  3. 3
    Of or pertaining to the stamina or basic structure or constitution of a thing. not-comparable, obsolete

    "The absurdity […] of magnifying its accidental casual connexion with patronage, into something staminal and essential to its growth and perfection."

Synonyms

All synonyms
stamineous

Example

More examples

"Chinese hibiscus, five large red petals like arms and legs and a head; a long staminal column."

Etymology

Etymology 1

stamen + -al. Compare French staminal.

Etymology 2

stamina + -(a)l.

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