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stem

/stɛm/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does stem mean?

noun, verb

The main part of a plant that grows into the leaves, flowers, and fruit. To remove the leaves and flowers from a plant, leaving only the stem.

Example

"The gardener carefully trimmed the stem to encourage new growth."

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