Staminate

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having functional stamens, but (typically) no carpels. not-comparable

    "The tree is diaecious, and those who would have fruit must be careful to get both staminate and pistillate trees."

Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of fertilizing female organs wordnet

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antheralmale

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"The tree is diaecious, and those who would have fruit must be careful to get both staminate and pistillate trees."

Etymology

Latin staminatus (“consisting of threads”), from stamen (“thread”).

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