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Definition of Stemma
1. Noun. A tree diagram showing a reconstruction of the transmission of manuscripts of a literary work.
2. Noun. The descendants of one individual. "His entire lineage has been warriors"
Exact synonyms: Ancestry, Blood, Blood Line, Bloodline, Descent, Line, Line Of Descent, Lineage, Origin, Parentage, Pedigree, Stock
Specialized synonyms: Family, Family Line, Folk, Kinfolk, Kinsfolk, Phratry, Sept, Side
Generic synonyms: Family Tree, Genealogy
Derivative terms: Descend, Lineal, Parent
Specialized synonyms: Family, Family Line, Folk, Kinfolk, Kinsfolk, Phratry, Sept, Side
Generic synonyms: Family Tree, Genealogy
Derivative terms: Descend, Lineal, Parent
3. Noun. An eye having a single lens.
Exact synonyms: Ocellus, Simple Eye
Generic synonyms: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Specialized synonyms: Ommatidium
Generic synonyms: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Specialized synonyms: Ommatidium
Definition of Stemma
1. n. One of the ocelli of an insect. See Ocellus.
Definition of Stemma
1. a scroll recording the genealogy of a family in ancient Rome [n -MAS or -MATA]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stemma
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