Definition

Having stamens, which are the male reproductive parts of a flower that produce pollen.

Example

The stamened flowers in the garden attracted many bees.

Conversation

Did you see that beautiful flower in the garden?

Yes, it was stunning with its stamened petals.

I love how vibrant the colors are, too.

Absolutely! Flowers like that really brighten up the place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stamened is derived from "stamen" (from Latin "stamen", meaning thread or filament) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or state). The word "stamened" refers to something that has stamens, which are the male reproductive parts of a flower, thus indicating a state of having these thread-like structures.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'stamen' which means a thread-like structure in flowers, and remember that 'stamened' describes something that has these structures.

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