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anther

/ænθər/ noun · British & US
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What does anther mean?

noun

The pollen-bearing part of a stamen in a flower, or a part of a spore-bearing organ in a fungus. In botany, the anther is the pollen-producing part of a stamen.

Example

"The anther of the flower was a vibrant yellow color."

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