stamen
/ˈsteɪ.mən/ · sta·men
noun
- In flowering plants, the male reproductive structure that produces pollen, typically composed of an anther attached to a filament. The stamen of the rose released a cloud of pollen as the bud opened.
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Did you know? Although now a strictly botanical term, 'stamen' originally meant 'thread' in Latin, a nod to the filament's slender, thread‑like appearance.