"stemless" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: stem + -less Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|stem|less}} stem + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} stemless (not comparable)
  1. Lacking a stem, either naturally or because it has been removed. Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: stemless gentian, stemless thistle Translations (Translations): bezogonkowy (note: of a leaf) (Polish)
    Sense id: en-stemless-en-adj-W~WHdB6b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -less

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