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Stamina

Stam′i-na

(stăm′ĭ-nȧ)
,
Noun.
pl.
See
Stamen
.

Stam′i-na

,
Noun.
pl.
1.
The fixed, firm part of a body, which supports it or gives it strength and solidity;
as, the bones are the
stamina
of animal bodies; the ligneous parts of trees are the
stamina
which constitute their strength
.
2.
Whatever constitutes the principal strength or support of anything; backbone; vigor;
as, the
stamina
of a constitution or of life; the
stamina
of a State
.
He succeeded to great captains who had sapped the whole
stamina
and resistance of the contest.
De Quincey.

Definition 2024


stamină

stamină

See also: stamina

Romanian

stamină

Noun

stamină f

  1. stamen (a flower part that produces pollen)


This Romanian entry was created from the translations listed at stamen. It may be less reliable than other entries, and may be missing parts of speech or additional senses. Please also see stamină in the Romanian Wiktionary. This notice will be removed when the entry is checked. (more information) August 2010