stipe
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A stalk that supports parts of plants such as a mushroom cap, a fern leaf, or part of a flower
- noun
- /staɪp/
- Specialized
:
estipe
- He carefully examined the stipe of the fern to understand its structure.
Examples
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The mushroom's stipe was sturdy and held the cap high above the ground.
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Forked gills along the stipe.
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The florist pointed out the stipe of the flower, noting its importance for support.
Synonyms
stem
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A long thin part that supports a plant or a pipe
is specific to supporting caps, fronds, or pistils not general objects
stalk
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The long thin main stem that supports a plant's flower or leaf
is used to support fungal caps, fern fronds, or flower pistils specifically
Surface Forms
Etymology
Stipe comes from the Latin stipes, meaning 'trunk' or 'post', so imagine a small trunk or post holding up a mushroom cap or a fern leaf. That's why a stipe is the stem or stalk that supports these parts.