noun
stopple
Stopple (noun) means an object used to plug an opening; a stopper.
noun
1
An object used to plug an opening; a stopper.
2
(botany) A small cap on a pollen grain that drops off so the pollen tube can come out.
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Etymology
From Middle English stopple, stoppel, stoppell, from Old French estopail, estopaille. By surface analysis, stop + -le.
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What is the meaning of stopple?
"stopple" (noun) means an object used to plug an opening; a stopper.
What is another word for stopple?
Other words for "stopple" include stopper, plug.
What are the different meanings of stopple?
"stopple" has 2 main meanings: 1. An object used to plug an opening; a stopper; 2. (botany) A small cap on a pollen grain that drops off so the pollen tube can come out.
