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stout-stemmed

stout-stemmed

6.5
Having a thick, strong stem that supports the plant
  • adjective
  • /staʊt stɛm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : de tallo robusto
  • This stout-stemmed sunflower stands tall even in strong winds.

Examples

  • Many cacti are naturally stout-stemmed to support their heavy weight.

  • Gardeners prefer stout-stemmed varieties for cut flowers because they are less likely to droop.

  • The stout-stemmed plant survived the storm.

  • We planted a stout-stemmed flower in the garden.

  • Gardeners prefer stout-stemmed varieties for cut flowers because they are less likely to droop.

  • Many cacti are naturally stout-stemmed to support their heavy weight.

  • This stout-stemmed sunflower stands tall even in strong winds.

Synonyms

stout
vsstout-stemmed
4 3.8

Strong and rather heavy in body or shape

applies specifically to plant stems focusing on thickness and strength
thick-stemmed
vsstout-stemmed
4.4

A plant that has a thick stem compared to its height

emphasizes stems that are wide and also very strong

How Sturdy

stout-stemmed
  • Specialized
6.5

Surface Forms

stout-stemmed positive

Morphology

stout-stemmed = stout + stem (transparent) = stout + stem + ed

Formed from the clear compound 'stout' + 'stem' with the adjectival '-ed' meaning 'having stout stems', so the meaning follows directly from its parts.

Etymology

Stout-stemmed joins stout ('strong' or 'thick') and stem ('plant stalk'), so it means a plant with a thick, strong stem that can hold the plant up.