Definition of Anther

1. Noun. The part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk.

Group relationships: Stamen
Generic synonyms: Reproductive Structure
Derivative terms: Antheral

Definition of Anther

1. n. That part of the stamen containing the pollen, or fertilizing dust, which, when mature, is emitted for the impregnation of the ovary.

Definition of Anther

1. the pollen-bearing part of a stamen [n -S] : ANTHERAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Anther

1. The pollen-producing producing part of a flower. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anther

anthem
anthema
anthemed
anthemia
anthemic
antheming
anthemion
anthemis
Anthemis
Anthemis arvensis
Anthemis cotula
Anthemis nobilis
Anthemis tinctoria
anthems
anther (current term)
anther (current term)
Antheraea
Antheraea mylitta
Antheraea pernyi
Antheraea polyphemus
antheral
Anthericum
Anthericum liliago
Anthericum torreyi
antherid
antheridia
antheridial
antheridiophore
antheridium
antheridium

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