Definition of stigma

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Stigma (v. t.) A mark made with a burning iron; a brand.

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Stigmatize :: Stigmatize (v. t.) To mark with a stigma, or brand; as, the ancients stigmatized their slaves and soldiers..
Aspergilliform :: Aspergilliform (a.) Resembling the aspergillum in form; as, an aspergilliform stigma..
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) Any mark of infamy or disgrace; sign of moral blemish; stain or reproach caused by dishonorable conduct; reproachful characterization.
Brand :: Brand (v. t.) Fig.: To fix a mark of infamy, or a stigma, upon..
Saffron :: Saffron (n.) An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas of the Crocus sativus..
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..
Pterostigma :: Pterostigma (n.) A thickened opaque spot on the wings of certain insects.
Tristigmatose :: Tristigmatose (a.) Having, or consisting of, three stigmas..
Physostigmine :: Physostigmine (n.) An alkaloid found in the Calabar bean (the seed of Physostigma venenosum), and extracted as a white, tasteless, substance, amorphous or crystalline; -- formerly called eserine, with which it was regarded as identical..
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) A red speck upon the skin, produced either by the extravasation of blood, as in the bloody sweat characteristic of certain varieties of religious ecstasy, or by capillary congestion, as in the case of drunkards..
Stigmatic :: Stigmatic (n.) A notorious profligate or criminal who has been branded; one who bears the marks of infamy or punishment.
Stigmatic :: Stigmatic (n.) A person who is marked or deformed by nature.
Stigmatist :: Stigmatically (adv.) With a stigma, or mark of infamy or deformity..
Astigmatic :: Astigmatic (a.) Affected with, or pertaining to, astigmatism; as, astigmatic eyes; also, remedying astigmatism; as, astigmatic lenses..
Monogynous :: Monogynous (a.) Of or pertaining to Monogynia; having only one style or stigma.
Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo..
Stigmatic :: Stigmata (n.) pl. of Stigma.
Stigmatical :: Stigmatic (a.) Alt. of Stigmatica.
Pollinate :: Pollinate (v. t.) To apply pollen to (a stigma).
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) That part of a pistil which has no epidermis, and is fitted to receive the pollen. It is usually the terminal portion, and is commonly somewhat glutinous or viscid. See Illust. of Stamen and of Flower..
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