Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stipel
Noun
/ˈstaɪpəl/
Definition
A stipe is a stalk or stem that supports a structure, particularly in the context of fungi or plants.
Examples
- The stipel of the flower holds the petals upright.
- In some mushrooms, the stipe is hollow and aids in support.
- Botanists studied the stipel to understand the plant’s structure.
Meaning
In botany, a stipe specifically refers to the stalk of a mushroom or the stem of some plant parts.
Synonyms
- Stalk
- Stem
- Support
