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stem

A stem is the main stalk of a plant. (noun)

An example of stem is the part that holds up the petals on a flower and from which the leaves grow.

Stem means to originate from. (verb)

An example of stem is when an argument arises from a previous statement.

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See stem in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See stem in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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