Stigma Definition & Meaning
stigma
- noun
- the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
- a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis
- an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod
- a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
"Stigma" in song lyrics
See how stigma is used in real songs:
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"in a pent-up letter numbed the spitting stigma"
Aesop Rock — No City -
"psychiatric stigma"
AOL — AOL -
"peach stigma"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with stigma
Usage tips for "stigma"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stigma mean?
- the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis an external tracheal aperture in a terrestrial arthropod a skin lesion that is a diagnostic sign of some disease
- What part of speech is stigma?
- Stigma is a noun.
- How many definitions does stigma have?
- Stigma has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).