|
|
stem
|
|
- pronunciation:
- stem
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the main part of a plant that supports the branches, leaves, and other parts.
She likes to eat the broccoli flowers but not the stems.
- synonyms:
- stalk
|
| related words: |
branch |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
stemless (adj.), stemlike (adj.) |
|
|