Definition
noun
The covering over the pollinia of certain flowers, such as orchids.
Supplement
Word origin: anther: from Ancient Greek anthera, feminine of antheros “flowery,” from anthos “flower”.
See also: pollinium.
Dictionary > Anther cap
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