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stem turn

noun

Definition of stem turn

: a skiing turn executed by stemming an outside ski

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 In the pan the stems turn sweet and meaty as the florets crisp around the edges. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "How to Cold-Weather-Proof a Niçoise Salad," 22 Feb. 2019 Harvest pumpkins and winter squash when the stems turn brown and separate from the base easily. — Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "October in the garden," 5 Oct. 2017 Also, coral bark Japanese maple trees have a really pretty bright gold fall color and then the stems turn bright red, which can make a space very bright and attractive. — Valerie Bonk, baltimoresun.com, "Spanning the seasons: A landscape architect's advice on designing outdoor spaces for chilly weather," 15 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of stem turn

1922, in the meaning defined above

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