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Definition of anther in English: anthernoun ˈanθəˈænθər Botany The part of a stamen that contains the pollen. Example sentencesExamples - They eat exposed pollen on the anthers, while other pollen grains adhere to their legs.
- Fresh pollen was collected from anthers on plants by gently tapping the stems of plants while holding a collecting tray below the tassels.
- When taking nectar, hummingbirds contacted anthers, receiving pollen on their bill.
- For estimation of pollen production, two anthers from each flower bud were examined.
- There are usually about 20 stamens, with anthers that range from pink to burgundy in color.
Origin Early 18th century: from French anthère or modern Latin anthera, from Greek anthēra 'flowery', from anthos 'flower'. Definition of anther in US English: anthernounˈænθərˈanTHər Botany The part of a stamen that contains the pollen. Example sentencesExamples - There are usually about 20 stamens, with anthers that range from pink to burgundy in color.
- They eat exposed pollen on the anthers, while other pollen grains adhere to their legs.
- Fresh pollen was collected from anthers on plants by gently tapping the stems of plants while holding a collecting tray below the tassels.
- When taking nectar, hummingbirds contacted anthers, receiving pollen on their bill.
- For estimation of pollen production, two anthers from each flower bud were examined.
Origin Early 18th century: from French anthère or modern Latin anthera, from Greek anthēra ‘flowery’, from anthos ‘flower’. |