noun
stemma
Stemma (noun) means a family tree or recorded genealogy.
noun
1
A family tree or recorded genealogy.
2
In the study of stemmatics, a diagram showing the relationship of a text to its manuscripts.
3
One of the types of simple eyes in arthropods.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin stemma, from Ancient Greek στέμμα (stémma).
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What is the meaning of stemma?
"stemma" (noun) means a family tree or recorded genealogy.
What are the different meanings of stemma?
"stemma" has 3 main meanings: 1. A family tree or recorded genealogy; 2. In the study of stemmatics, a diagram showing the relationship of a text to its manuscripts; 3. One of the types of simple eyes in arthropods.