Definition of stigma

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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..

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Note :: Note (n.) Stigma; brand; reproach.
Stigmatize :: Stigmatize (v. t.) To mark with a stigma, or brand; as, the ancients stigmatized their slaves and soldiers..
Rostellum :: Rostellum (n.) A small beaklike process or extension of some part; a small rostrum; as, the rostellum of the stigma of violets, or of the operculum of many mosses; the rostellum on the head of a tapeworm..
Stigmatic :: Stigmatic (n.) A person bearing the wounds on the hands and feet resembling those of Jesus Christ caused by His crucifixion; -- for true stigmantics the wounds are supposed to have been caused miraculously, as a sign of great holiness..
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.
Entomophilous :: Entomophilous (a.) Fertilized by the agency of insects; -- said of plants in which the pollen is carried to the stigma by insects.
Speck :: Speck (n.) A small etheostomoid fish (Ulocentra stigmaea) common in the Eastern United States.
Stigmata :: Stigmas (pl. ) of Stigm.
Style :: Style (v. t.) The elongated part of a pistil between the ovary and the stigma. See Illust. of Stamen, and of Pistil..
Stigmatically :: Stigmatical (a.) Of or pertaining to a stigma or stigmata.
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) Any mark of infamy or disgrace; sign of moral blemish; stain or reproach caused by dishonorable conduct; reproachful characterization.
Slur :: Slur (n.) A mark or stain; hence, a slight reproach or disgrace; a stigma; a reproachful intimation; an innuendo..
Pollinate :: Pollinate (v. t.) To apply pollen to (a stigma).
Pistil :: Pistil (n.) The seed-bearing organ of a flower. It consists of an ovary, containing the ovules or rudimentary seeds, and a stigma, which is commonly raised on an elongated portion called a style. When composed of one carpel a pistil is simple; when composed of several, it is compound. See Illust. of Flower, and Ovary..
Stigmatical :: Stigmatic (a.) Alt. of Stigmatica.
Stigmata :: Stigmaria (n.) The fossil root stem of a coal plant of the genus Sigillaria.
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..
Saffron :: Saffron (a.) Having the color of the stigmas of saffron flowers; deep orange-yellow; as, a saffron face; a saffron streamer..
Stigma :: Stigmata (pl. ) of Stigm.
Capitate :: Capitate (a.) Headlike in form; also, having the distal end enlarged and rounded, as the stigmas of certain flowers..
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