staminate

adjective

sta·​mi·​nate ˈstā-mə-nət 

ˈsta-,

-ˌnāt

1

: having or producing stamens

2

of a diclinous flower : having stamens but no pistils

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

staminate

adjective

sta·​mi·​nate ˈstā-mə-nət 

ˈstam-ə-,

-ˌnāt

: having stamens

especially : having stamens but no pistils

staminate flowers