Definition of ANTHER

anther

Plural: anthers

Noun

  • the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk
  • The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.
  • pl. -S the pollen-bearing part of a stamen ANTHERAL adj

Origin / Etymology

From French anthère, from Ancient Greek ἀνθηρός (anthērós, “flowery, blooming”), from ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”).

Synonyms

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Scrabble Score: 9

anther: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
anther: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anther: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

anther is a valid Words With Friends word