Definition of "stipes" []

• The basal segment of the maxilla of an insect or a crustacean. (noun)
• Botany A stalklike support or structure; a stipe. (noun)

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• "The striped edition celebrates the 5th anniversary of Senseo: the stipes are the bar code and the different colours represent the different editions."
• "Obama and his parade of loonies (Biden) and fools (Pelosi & Reid) are showing their true radical stipes."
• "The makers, Adidas have their logo in the top centre of the chest and their three stipes running down each sleeve, both in white."