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androecium

/ˌændroʊˈsɪkiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does androecium mean?

noun

The male reproductive organs of a plant, especially the stamens, or the stamens and the filaments that support them. In botany, the stamens and their supporting filaments.

Example

"The androecium of the flower was a vibrant yellow, attracting pollinators from afar."

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