stigma

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈstɪɡmə/

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• Hyphenation: stig‧ma

Noun

Singular stigma

Plural stigmas

A stigma of a flower

1. (countable) (botany) The stigma of a plant is the sticky part of a flower that receives pollen during pollination.
2. (countable) A stigma is a negative representation of something.

   The stigma with the job didn't do him any favors.