unstemmed

/ʌnˈstɛmd/
adjective
  1. Not having the stem removed (especially of fruits, leaves, or tobacco).
    • The recipe calls for unstemmed spinach leaves, stems and all.
    • Unstemmed tobacco leaves are processed differently from stemmed ones.
    • She prefers unstemmed grapes for her fruit salad because they look prettier.
  2. Not stopped, checked, or held back; continuing without interruption.
    • The unstemmed flow of water from the broken pipe flooded the basement.
    • Her unstemmed enthusiasm carried the team through the long project.
    • The unstemmed tide of refugees overwhelmed the small border town.
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