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stemmed — [stemd] adj. 1. having a stem, usually of a specified kind [a thin stemmed goblet] 2. with the stem or stems removed … English World dictionary
stemmed — adjective 1. having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination (Freq. 1) stemmed goblets long stemmed roses • Ant: ↑stemless 2. (of plants) producing a well developed stem above ground • Syn: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
stemmed — Ⅰ. stem [1] ► NOUN 1) the main body or stalk of a plant or shrub. 2) the stalk supporting a fruit, flower, or leaf. 3) a long, thin supportive or main section of something, such as that of a wine glass or tobacco pipe. 4) a rod or cylinder in a… … English terms dictionary
Stemmed — Stem Stem, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stemmed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stemming}.] [Either from stem, n., or akin to stammer; cf. G. stemmen to press against.] To oppose or cut with, or as with, the stem of a vessel; to resist, or make progress against; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stemmed — /stemd/, adj. 1. having a stem or a specified kind of stem (often used in combination): a long stemmed rose. 2. having the stem or stems removed: stemmed cherries. [1570 80; STEM1 + ED2] * * * … Universalium
-stemmed — [[t] stemd[/t]] COMB in ADJ: usu ADJ n stemmed is added to adjectives to form adjectives which indicate what the stem of something is like. ...an enormous bouquet of long stemmed roses … English dictionary
stemmed — un·stemmed; stemmed; … English syllables
stemmed — adjective Date: 1576 having a stem usually used in combination < long stemmed roses > … New Collegiate Dictionary
stemmed — [[t]stɛmd[/t]] adj. 1) bot having a stem or a specified kind of stem (often used in combination): a long stemmed rose[/ex] 2) having the stem or stems removed • Etymology: 1570–80 … From formal English to slang
stemmed — adj. having a stem, having a certain kind of stem; having the stem removed stem n. central stalk of a plant; petiole; slender part which connects or supports; main part of a word to which affixes are added (Grammar); family line of descent,… … English contemporary dictionary
