Definition of stigma

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Stigma (v. t.) A small spot, mark, scar, or a minute hole; -- applied especially to a spot on the outer surface of a Graafian follicle, and to spots of intercellular substance in scaly epithelium, or to minute holes in such spots..

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Affix :: Affix (v. t.) To attach, unite, or connect with; as, names affixed to ideas, or ideas affixed to things; to affix a stigma to a person; to affix ridicule or blame to any one..
Saffron :: Saffron (n.) The aromatic, pungent, dried stigmas, usually with part of the stile, of the Crocus sativus. Saffron is used in cookery, and in coloring confectionery, liquors, varnishes, etc., and was formerly much used in medicine..
Stigmatic :: Stigmata (n.) pl. of Stigma.
Saffron :: Saffron (a.) Having the color of the stigmas of saffron flowers; deep orange-yellow; as, a saffron face; a saffron streamer..
Stigmatization :: Stigmatist (n.) One believed to be supernaturally impressed with the marks of Christ's wounds. See Stigma, 8..
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) One of the apertures of the pulmonary sacs of arachnids. See Illust. of Scorpion.
Brand :: Brand (v. t.) Fig.: To fix a mark of infamy, or a stigma, upon..
Bilamellated :: Bilamellated (a.) Formed of two plates, as the stigma of the Mimulus; also, having two elevated ridges, as in the lip of certain flowers..
Note :: Note (n.) Stigma; brand; reproach.
Pterostigmata :: Pterostigmata (pl. ) of Pterostigm.
Pin-eyed :: Pin-eyed (a.) Having the stigma visible at the throad of a gamopetalous corolla, while the stamens are concealed in the tube; -- said of dimorphous flowers. The opposite of thrum-eyed..
Blacklist :: Blacklist (v. t.) To put in a black list as deserving of suspicion, censure, or punishment; esp. to put in a list of persons stigmatized as insolvent or untrustworthy, -- as tradesmen and employers do for mutual protection; as, to blacklist a workman who has been discharged. See Black list, under Black, a..
Stigmata :: Stigmas (pl. ) of Stigm.
Astigmatism :: Astigmatism (n.) A defect of the eye or of a lens, in consequence of which the rays derived from one point are not brought to a single focal point, thus causing imperfect images or indistinctness of vision..
Stigmatic :: Stigmatic (n.) A notorious profligate or criminal who has been branded; one who bears the marks of infamy or punishment.
Anemorphilous :: Anemorphilous (a.) Fertilized by the agency of the wind; -- said of plants in which the pollen is carried to the stigma by the wind; wind-Fertilized.
Underclay :: Underclay (n.) A stratum of clay lying beneath a coal bed, often containing the roots of coal plants, especially the Stigmaria..
Astigmatic :: Astigmatic (a.) Affected with, or pertaining to, astigmatism; as, astigmatic eyes; also, remedying astigmatism; as, astigmatic lenses..
Saffron :: Saffron (n.) An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas of the Crocus sativus..
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) One of the external openings of the tracheae of insects, myriapods, and other arthropods; a spiracle..
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