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English word

stem

C1Frequent NGSL-3

UK /stem/US /stem/

noun

the main long, thin part of a plant above the ground from which the leaves or flowers grow; a smaller part that grows from this and supports flowers or leaves

verb

to stop something that is flowing from spreading or increasing

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