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词汇 anther
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Definition of anther in English:

anther

noun ˈanθəˈænθər
Botany
  • The part of a stamen that contains the pollen.

    〔植〕花药

    Example sentencesExamples
    • They eat exposed pollen on the anthers, while other pollen grains adhere to their legs.
    • Fresh pollen was collected from anthers on plants by gently tapping the stems of plants while holding a collecting tray below the tassels.
    • When taking nectar, hummingbirds contacted anthers, receiving pollen on their bill.
    • For estimation of pollen production, two anthers from each flower bud were examined.
    • There are usually about 20 stamens, with anthers that range from pink to burgundy in color.

Origin

Early 18th century: from French anthère or modern Latin anthera, from Greek anthēra 'flowery', from anthos 'flower'.

Rhymes

panther, Samantha

Definition of anther in US English:

anther

nounˈænθərˈanTHər
Botany
  • The part of a stamen that contains the pollen.

    〔植〕花药

    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are usually about 20 stamens, with anthers that range from pink to burgundy in color.
    • They eat exposed pollen on the anthers, while other pollen grains adhere to their legs.
    • Fresh pollen was collected from anthers on plants by gently tapping the stems of plants while holding a collecting tray below the tassels.
    • When taking nectar, hummingbirds contacted anthers, receiving pollen on their bill.
    • For estimation of pollen production, two anthers from each flower bud were examined.

Origin

Early 18th century: from French anthère or modern Latin anthera, from Greek anthēra ‘flowery’, from anthos ‘flower’.

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