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A filament of a stamen.

FILAMENTOUS
Like a thread; consisting of threads or filaments. Gray.
STAMENED
Furnished with stamens.
FILAMENTOID
Like a filament.
FILAMENTARY
Having the character of, or formed by, a filament.
FILAMENT
A thread or threadlike object or appendage; a fiber; esp. , the threadlike part of the stamen supporting the anther.
STAMEN
The male organ of flowers for secreting and furnishing the pollen or fecundating dust. It consists of the anther and filament. (more info) 1. A thread; especially, a warp thread.
TESTAMENTAL
Of or pertaining to a testament; testamentary. Thy testamental cup I take, And thus remember thee. J. Montgomery.
TESTAMENTATION
The act or power of giving by testament, or will. Burke.
VORTEX FILAMENT
A vortex tube of infinitesimal cross section.
TESTAMENTIZE
To make a will. Fuller.
TESTAMENT
A solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his will as to disposal of his estate and effects after his death. Note: This is otherwise called a will, and sometimes a last will and testament. A testament, to be valid, must
TESTAMENTARY
1. Of or pertaining to a will, or testament; as, letters testamentary. 2. Bequeathed by will; given by testament. How many testamentary charities have been defeated by the negligence or fraud of executors! Atterbury. 3. Done, appointed