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A filament of a stamen.

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  1. n. A filament of a stamen.
  2. n. A perennial plant (Allium Schoenoprasum), allied to the onion. The young leaves are used in omelets, etc.
  3. n. perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
  4. A filament of a stamen. [Obs.] A perennial plant (Allium Schoenoprasum), allied to the onion. The young leaves are used in omelets, etc. [Written also cive.]
  5. A filament of a stamen. [Obs.]
  6. n perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning