Definition of stem

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Stem (n.) The entire central axis of a feather.

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Pyrite :: Pyrite (n.) A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide..
Element :: Element (n.) One of the necessary data or values upon which a system of calculations depends, or general conclusions are based; as, the elements of a planet's orbit..
Code :: Code (n.) A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest..
Symbolism :: Symbolism (n.) The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby..
Axis :: Axis (n.) The stem; the central part, or longitudinal support, on which organs or parts are arranged; the central line of any body..
Dualism :: Dualism (n.) State of being dual or twofold; a twofold division; any system which is founded on a double principle, or a twofold distinction.
Muscoid :: Muscoid (n.) A term formerly applied to any mosslike flowerless plant, with a distinct stem, and often with leaves, but without any vascular system..
Imposthumate :: Imposthumate (v. t.) To apostemate; to form an imposthume or abscess.
Absolutism :: Absolutism (n.) The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.
Tactics :: Tactics (n.) Hence, any system or method of procedure..
Studentry :: Student (n.) One who studies or examines in any manner; an attentive and systematic observer; as, a student of human nature, or of physical nature..
Adnate :: Adnate (a.) Growing with one side adherent to a stem; -- a term applied to the lateral zooids of corals and other compound animals.
Plant :: Plant (n.) A vegetable; an organized living being, generally without feeling and voluntary motion, and having, when complete, a root, stem, and leaves, though consisting sometimes only of a single leafy expansion, or a series of cellules, or even a single cellule..
Steen :: Steem (n. & v.) See 1st and 2nd Stem.
Ethics :: Ethics (n.) The science of human duty; the body of rules of duty drawn from this science; a particular system of principles and rules concerting duty, whether true or false; rules of practice in respect to a single class of human actions; as, political or social ethics; medical ethics..
Obstinacy :: Obstinacy (n.) A fixedness in will, opinion, or resolution that can not be shaken at all, or only with great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to an opinion, purpose, or system; unyielding disposition; stubborness; pertinacity; persistency; contumacy..
Voluble :: Voluble (a.) Having the power or habit of turning or twining; as, the voluble stem of hop plants..
Body :: Body (n.) A number of things or particulars embodied in a system; a general collection; as, a great body of facts; a body of laws or of divinity..
Intraaxillary :: Intraaxillary (a.) Situated below the point where a leaf joins the stem.
Laryngology :: Laryngology (n.) Systematized knowledge of the action and functions of the larynx; in pathology, the department which treats of the diseases of the larynx..
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