adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Lacking a stem, either naturally or because it has been removed. not-comparable

   "If long-stemmed roses are so popular, are stemless roses cheap?"

Adjective

1. 1
   (of plants) having no apparent stem above ground wordnet
2. 2
   not having a stem wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acaulescentacaulescentstemmed

Antonyms

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stemmed

Example

More examples

"If long-stemmed roses are so popular, are stemless roses cheap?"

Etymology

From stem + -less.

Related phrases

stemless gentianstemless thistle

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