Sterigma

Full definition of sterigma

Noun

1. (biology) A slim projecting part of the basidium of some species of fungi that carries the basidiospore.
2. (biology) A woody projection from the tip of the leaf base in certain conifers (Picea and Tsuga).
• 2009, Eckenwalder, J.E., Conifers of the World: The Complete Reference, These sterigmata are retained and make the twigs rough for several years after leaf fall.
3. (biology) Part of the genitalia of moths.

Derived terms

• sterigmatic

Anagrams

• Gemarist
• magister
• migrates
• ragtimes