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Stigmatize :: Stigmatizing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stigmatiz.

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..

Stigmatist :: Stigmatically (adv.) With a stigma, or mark of infamy or deformity..

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

Indusium :: Indusium (n.) A collection of hairs united so as to form a sort of cup, and inclosing the stigma of a flower..

Entomophilous :: Entomophilous (a.) Fertilized by the agency of insects; -- said of plants in which the pollen is carried to the stigma by insects.

Anemorphilous :: Anemorphilous (a.) Fertilized by the agency of the wind; -- said of plants in which the pollen is carried to the stigma by the wind; wind-Fertilized.

Pin-eyed :: Pin-eyed (a.) Having the stigma visible at the throad of a gamopetalous corolla, while the stamens are concealed in the tube; -- said of dimorphous flowers. The opposite of thrum-eyed..

Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) A point so connected by any law whatever with another point, called an index, that as the index moves in any manner in a plane the first point or stigma moves in a determinate way in the same plane..

Stigmatized :: Stigmatization (n.) The production of stigmata upon the body. See Stigma, 8..

Pollinate :: Pollinate (v. t.) To apply pollen to (a stigma).

Bastardize :: Bastardize (v. t.) To make or prove to be a bastard; to stigmatize as a bastard; to declare or decide legally to be illegitimate.

Astigmatic :: Astigmatic (a.) Affected with, or pertaining to, astigmatism; as, astigmatic eyes; also, remedying astigmatism; as, astigmatic lenses..

Stigmatical :: Stigmatical (a.) Marked with a stigma, or with something reproachful to character..

Saffron :: Saffron (n.) An orange or deep yellow color, like that of the stigmas of the Crocus sativus..

Stigmaria :: Stigma (v. t.) Marks believed to have been supernaturally impressed upon the bodies of certain persons in imitation of the wounds on the crucified body of Christ. See def. 5, above..

Stigmatical :: Stigmatical (a.) Impressing with infamy or reproach.

Stigmatical :: Stigmatic (a.) Alt. of Stigmatica.

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..

Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo..

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