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destem

American  
[dee-stem] / diˈstɛm /

verb (used with object)

destemmed, destemming

  1. to remove the stem from (a fruit or vegetable); stem.

Other Word Forms

  • destemmer noun

Etymology

Origin of destem

de- + stem 1

Example Sentences

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There’s a surprising amount he can accomplish in the kitchen: wash vegetables, destem mushrooms, crack eggs, knead dough, consume enormous quantities of said dough.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2012

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