stemmy

adjective

stem·​my ˈste-mē How to pronounce stemmy (audio)
stemmier; stemmiest
1
: abounding in stems
2
of wine : having a bitter aftertaste

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They can be cooked gently over slow-fading coals -- a good way to tenderize thick, stemmy vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus that need a little more time. oregonlive, 22 May 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stemmy was in 1863

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“Stemmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stemmy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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