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Pronunciation : Ad*her"ent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. adhaerens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. adh?rent.]
Definition : 1. Sticking; clinging; adhering. Pope.

2. Attached as an attribute or circumstance.

3. (Bot.)

Defn: Congenitally united with an organ of another kind, as calyx with ovary, or stamens with petals.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ad*her"ent
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. One who adheres; one who adheres; one who follows a leader, party, or profession; a follower, or partisan; a believer in a particular faith or church.

2. That which adheres; an appendage. [R.] Milton.

Syn. -- Follower; partisan; upholder; disciple; supporter; dependent; ally; backer.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913