staminody

stam·i·no·dy

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stam-uh-noh-dee]
- /ˈstæm əˌnoʊ di/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stam-uh-noh-dee]
- /ˈstæm əˌnoʊ di/

Definitions of staminody word

noun staminody the metamorphosis of any of various flower organs, as a sepal or a petal, into a stamen. 1
noun staminody the development of any of various plant organs, such as petals or sepals, into stamens 0
noun staminody the change of other organs of a flower into stamens 0

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Origin of staminody

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; alteration of staminodium, with -y3 replacing -ium

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Parts of speech for Staminody

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staminody popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

staminody usage trend in Literature

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