Stipe (Noun)
Meaning
Supporting stalk or stem-like structure especially of a pistil or fern frond or supporting a mushroom cap.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stipe of the fern frond was slender and wiry, supporting the delicate leaflets.
- In the center of the mushroom cap, a short stipe connected it to the base of the stem.
- The stipe of the pistil was thick and fleshy, supporting the ovary and style.
- The stipe of the mushroom was long and thin, elevating the cap above the surrounding vegetation.
- The stipe of the fern was covered in tiny hairs, giving it a soft and fuzzy appearance.