n.; pl. E. Stamens used only in the second sense); L. Stamina in the first sense). [ L. stamen the warp, a thread, fiber, akin to Gr. sth`mwn the warp, fr. 'ista`nai to stand, akin to E. stand. See Stand, and cf. Stamin, Stamina. ] 1. A thread; especially, a warp thread. [ 1913 Webster ]
2.(pl.Stamens, rarely Stamina.) (Bot.) The male organ of flowers for secreting and furnishing the pollen or fecundating dust. It consists of the anther and filament. [ 1913 Webster ]