CEFR C1

anther

noun

Meaning

The part of a flower's stamen that produces and contains pollen.

Examples

The bee brushed against the anther, covering its legs in yellow dust.
Botanists examine the anther to study how different species reproduce.

Synonyms: pollen sac, microsporangium

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anther (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈænθər/

Definition

The part of a flower's stamen that produces and contains pollen.

Examples

The bee brushed against the anther, covering its legs in yellow dust.
Botanists examine the anther to study how different species reproduce.

Synonyms of anther

Words with a similar meaning to anther:

pollen sac
microsporangium

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