Ad*her"ent (#), a. [L. adhaerens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. adh'erent.]
1.
Sticking; clinging; adhering.
Pope.
2.
Attached as an attribute or circumstance.
3. Bot.
Congenitally united with an organ of another kind, as calyx with ovary, or stamens with petals.
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Ad*her"ent, n.
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.
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