anther

/ˈæn.θɚ/

UK: /ˈæn.θə/

ÆN · θɚ (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The pollen-bearing part of the stamen of a flower.

Etymology

From French anthère, from Ancient Greek ἀνθηρός (anthērós, “flowery, blooming”), from ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”).