noun

stipe

styp

Stipe (noun) means the stalk-like stem of a mushroom, seaweed, or similar organism. Example: “The mushroom's cap sat atop a thick, pale stipe.”

noun

The stalk-like stem of a mushroom, seaweed, or similar organism.

"The mushroom's cap sat atop a thick, pale stipe."

How to use stipe

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA botanical term for the stalk of a mushroom or piece of kelp.

When to use it

Technical, mainly used in botany and mycology.

Word forms

stipes plural, stipes plural

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Etymology

From Latin stipes, meaning "a stock, post, or tree trunk".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for stipe

pipe wipe ripe gripe snipe swipe tripe recipe stripe Felipe bagpipe asswipe

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stipe” mean?

The word “stipe” means the stalk-like stem of a mushroom, seaweed, or similar organism. In plain terms, a botanical term for the stalk of a mushroom or piece of kelp.

How do you pronounce “stipe”?

“Stipe” is pronounced styp (/staɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “stipe” in a sentence?

Here is “stipe” used in a sentence: “The mushroom's cap sat atop a thick, pale stipe.”

What part of speech is “stipe”?

“Stipe” is a noun.

Where does the word “stipe” come from?

The word “stipe” comes from Latin. From Latin stipes, meaning "a stock, post, or tree trunk".