Associations to the word «Stipe»

Wiktionary

STIPE, noun. The stem of a mushroom, kelp, etc.
STIPE, noun. The trunk of a tree.
STIPE, noun. The caudicle within the pollinarium of an orchid flower
STIPE, noun. The petiole of the frond of a fern or palm

Dictionary definition

STIPE, noun. Supporting stalk or stem-like structure especially of a pistil or fern frond or supporting a mushroom cap.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats