English Explanatory Dictionary

anther

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.θə/ /ˈæn.θɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anther.wav

Word forms

anther anthers

Etymology

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

Synonyms

summit

Derived words

antheral anthered antheriferous antheriform antherless antheroid
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