Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Stambolian A surname from Armenian. stambomycin Any of a group of polyketide macrolide antibiotics produced by Streptomyces ambofaciens Stamboul Synonym of Istanbul (a city in Turkey). stambouline A collarless frock coat worn by the Ottomans. stame dry, superheated steam stamen In flowering plants, a male reproductive structure in a flower that produces pollen, typically consisting of an anther and a filament. stamened Having a stamen, or stamens. stameniferous Bearing stamens stamenless Having no stamen. stamenlessness Absence of a stamen. stamenoid Having the form (or function) of a stamen Stamer A surname from German. Stamets A surname from German. Stamey A surname. Stamford A town and locality in the Shire of Flinders, in northern Queensland, Australia. Stamfordham A village and civil parish west of Ponteland, Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NZ0772). stamfort haberject stamin A kind of coarse woollen cloth from England. stamina The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a long period of time; power of sustained exertion, or resistance to hardship, illness etc. staminal Of or pertaining to stamens. staminality The condition of being staminal staminate Having functional stamens, but (typically) no carpels. staminated staminate staminately In a staminate manner. stamineal Bearing or having stamens. stamineous Consisting of stamens or threads. staminiferous Bearing or having stamens. staminigerous staminiferous staminodal Relating to a staminode. staminode An abortive stamen, or any organ modified from an abortive stamen; a staminodium staminodial Relating to or composed of staminodes. staminody A condition of flowers in which sepals, pistils, etc. are metamorphosed into stamens. staminoid Resembling a stamen. staminophore A structure, around the apex of eucalypt hypanthia, that supports the stamens Stamler A surname. Stammaic Of or relating to the Stammaim. Stammaim Any of the rabbis who composed the anonymous statements and arguments in the Talmud, some of whom may have worked during the period of the Amoraim, but who mostly made their contributions later. Stammbaum A tree of genetically related languages or dialects formed by grouping them according to their most recent common ancestor. stammel A woolen cloth (used in medieval times to make undergarments). Stammen A surname. stammer To keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech. stammered Of speech: irregular or halting. stammerer One who stammers; a stutterer. stammering The act of one who stammers. stammeringly In a stammering manner, done with a stammer or stutter. stammery Characterised by stammering. stammtisch A table in a bar etc. reserved for a group of regulars taking part in social discussion and beer drinking; a "regulars' table". stamnos An Ancient Greek pottery container used to store liquids. It is more squat than an amphora, and has handles. Stamoulis A surname from Greek. Stamour A surname. stamp An act of stamping the foot, paw or hoof. stampability The ability to be marked with a stamp; the quality or degree of being stampable. stampable Capable of being marked with a stamp. stampedable Able to be scared or roused into a stampede. stampede A wild, headlong running away or scamper of a number of animals, usually caused by fright. stampeder Someone or something that stampedes. stampedingly While, or as if, stampeding. stampedo Synonym of stampede. stampee A foreign coin that is overstamped to produce a local currency, formerly used in the Caribbean. stamper One who stamps. Stamperland A suburb of Clarkston, East Renfrewshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS5758). stampery A factory for block-printing, or ‘stamping’, calico. Stampian An age forming part of the Oligocene. stampic Of or relating to postage stamps. stamping The sound or action of one who stamps. stampless Without a stamp. stamplessness Absence of a stamp or stamps. Stampley A surname. stampman A man who sells stamps (devices for making impressions). stampomania A passion for collecting postage stamps. stamppot A traditional Dutch dish of potatoes mashed with one or more other vegetables, sometimes also with bacon. stamulumab An experimental myostatin-inhibiting drug intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. stan An extremely obsessive fan of a person, group, character, or creative work, particularly one whose fixation is unhealthy or intrusive. Stanaland A surname. Stanard A surname. Stanardsville A town, the county seat of Greene County, Virginia, United States. stanazolol A synthetic anabolic steroid derived from testosterone. Stanback A surname. stanbase The stans (extremely obsessive fans) of a thing or person taken as a group. Stanberry A surname. Stanbery A surname. Stanborough A locality in the Inverell council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia. Stanbridge A village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire district, Bedfordshire, England (OS grid ref SP9624). Stanbury A small village in Haworth and Stanbury parish, City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE0037). stance The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands. Stancel A surname. stanceless Without any particular stance; neutral. stancelessness Lack of any particular stance; neutrality. stanch Possibly strictly. stanchable Able to be stanched. stanchel A stanchion. stanchelled Having a stanchel, or stanchion. stancher One who, or that which, stanches or stops a flow. Stanchfield A surname. stanching A stanchion. stanchion A vertical pole, post, or support. stanchless Incapable of being stanched or stopped. stanchly staunchly stanchness staunchness Stancil A surname. stancite A metastable allotrope of tin Stanciu A surname from Romanian. Stancliff A surname. Stanco A surname from Italian. Stanczak A surname. Stanczyk A surname. stand To support oneself on the feet in an erect position. standability The ability of a plant to stand unsupported. standage A reservoir of water accumulated at the bottom of a mine. standard Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc. standardbred A breed of horse bred specifically for harness racing standardese The technical jargon used in documents that define formal standards. standardise To establish a standard consisting of regulations for how something is to be done across an organization. standardised Designed in a standard manner or according to an official or accepted standard. standardish Somewhat or nearly standard; approximating the norm; more or less regular. standardism The practice of following or imposing standards. standardista A web developer who is actively involved in the creation, adoption, and/or promotion of Web standards. standardizability The quality or degree of being standardizable. standardizable Capable of being standardized. standardizate To standardize. standardization The act, process, or result of complying with a standard. standardize American and Oxford British standard spelling of standardise. standardized Designed or constructed in a standard manner or according to an official standard. standardizer One who standardizes. standardless Without a standard. standardlessness The absence of a standard or standards. standardlike Like, conforming to, or resembling a rule or standard; more or less regular. standardly In a standard way. standardness The condition of being standard. standards Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor. standardwise According to, or in terms of standard(s). standaway Denoting a kind of rolled collar that stands away from the neck. standby A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation). Standedge A moorland escarpment in the Pennines, between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, England, which lends its name to the Standedge Tunnels (OS grid ref SE0110). standee Somebody who is forced to stand up, for example, on a crowded bus. Standefer A surname. standel a young tree, especially one reserved when others are cut. standen A surname from Old English. stander One who stands. standergrass The plant Orchis mascula. standerwort Synonym of standergrass. standfast One who stands firm, resisting assault or pressure. Standfield A surname. standfirst Explanatory text under the main heading of a news article, smaller than the heading but still larger than the main text. standgale the kestrel Standhill A small settlement in the Scottish Borders council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT5623). Standifer A surname from German. Standiford A surname. standing Erect, not cut down. standingly While standing.