long-stemmed
Americanadjective
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having a long stem or stems.
long-stemmed roses.
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long-legged and slender.
long-stemmed chorus girls.
Etymology
Origin of long-stemmed
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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When they charted integer ratios from birdsong and human music, the plots all produced a similar shape resembling a long-stemmed flower.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023
The result was an otherworldly image, the lower half of a woman’s face with long-stemmed roses replacing the upper part of her head.
From Reuters • Apr. 1, 2023
The long-stemmed, thin white mushrooms come in a clear package.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2022
Nowadays confined largely to roadsides and ditches, the long-stemmed cousin of the sunflower may be poised for a comeback, thanks to solar energy.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2021
Out of the wastebasket poked the blood-red buds of a dozen long-stemmed roses.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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