What is another word for anther?

Pronunciation: [ˈanθə] (IPA)

Anther is the term used to refer to a part of a flower's reproductive system that produces pollen. However, there are several synonyms for the word anther that you might encounter in different contexts. Some of these synonyms include stamen, pollen sac, microsporangium, and microsporophyll. These terms all refer to parts of a flower that produce pollen and are crucial to the sexual reproduction of plants. Knowing these synonyms can come in handy when studying botany, or when reading about plants in literature or scientific articles. No matter which term you use, the anther is a vital component of a plant's reproductive system.

Synonyms for Anther:

What are the hypernyms for Anther?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Anther?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Anther?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for anther (as nouns)

Usage examples for Anther

Concealed within, against the ridge-pole, as it were, the anther awaits his coming, and in his passage to and from the nectar below spreads its pollen over his head and back.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson
The effect of this inward pressure, as will be seen, only serves to force the anther more firmly within its pocket; but as the insect, having drained the nectar, now backs out, note the result.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson
Its body must be sufficiently large to come in contact with the anther.
"My Studio Neighbors"
William Hamilton Gibson

Famous quotes with Anther

  • I love the art of acting, and I love film, because you always have anther chance if you want it. You know, if we - if this isn't going well, you can't say - well, you could say - let's stop. Let's start over again, Gene, because you were too nervous.
    Gene Wilder
  • When called by a panther, Don't anther.
    Ogden Nash

Related words: anthera, anthers, antheraceae, anthera arbutifolia, anthera arbutifolia

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