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stalked

adjective

Simple meaning

Supported by a thin stem.

Pronunciation

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stawkt
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstɔkt

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

  2. Having a stalk or stem.

  3. Borne upon a stalk or stem.

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shortly stalked

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Inflected forms

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  • stalkverbBase word

    Walk stiffly.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • stalkernounPerson or profession

    Someone who walks with long stiff strides.

Compound terms

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  • stalked puffballnounCompound term

    Mushroom of the genus Tulostoma that resembles a puffball.

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Synonyms

Sense: having or growing on or from a peduncle

pedunculateRare

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