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anther

ant·her

UK/ˈæn.θə/ US/ˈæn.θɚ/ uncommon

noun

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the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk

Origin

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

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